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Judd-198
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
COPPER-NICKEL 1C 1858 J-198 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 |
| Owner: |
All That Glitters |
Owner Comments:
Rarity Low 6 (less than 30 existent). Struck in copper-nickel. The obverse design is the same that the Mint used to strike regular issue 1858 Flying Eagle cents of the Large Letters type. On the reverse, the denomination ONE CENT is surrounded by an oak wreath with a broad ornamental shield at the top. An olive sprig and group of three arrows is bound at the base of the wreath. Attractively toned in light, even, tan-rose patina, more direct angles also call forth subtle undertones of emerald green and magenta iridescence. Satin to semi-reflective surfaces are fully struck with extremely sharp definition over even the most trivial elements of the design. An extremely beautiful specimen.