1858 1C Patterns - Grounding the Eagle
1C Indian Head Oak Wreath w/ Ornamental Shield

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863
Item Description: 1C 1858 J-212
Full Grade: PCGS PF 62
Owner: mania

Set Details

Custom Sets: 1/2c and 1C Pattern Collection
1858 1C Patterns - Grounding the Eagle
US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
Competitive Sets: This coin is not competing in any sets.
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Patterns & Trial Coins (1792-1863)

Owner Comments:


1858 1C Indian Head
Judd-212, Pollock-263, Snow-PT25,
RARITY: R.4,
PR62 Cameo W/ EAGLE EYE PHOTO SEAL.

Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge

Obverse: Indian Bust same as used to coin regular issues from 1860 on, with a centered date.

Reverse: Oak wreath with denomination ONE CENT in center and a ornamental shield at top and 3 arrows and olive sprig tied at the bottom

Nicely reflective surfaces with traces of golden red color and frosted devices

This coin was part of a 12 coin set of transitional patterns struck as a replacement for the Flying Eagle cent.

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