Owner Comments:
1896 1C One Cent
Judd-1768, Pollock-1985A
RARITY: R.5/High R.7, PR64 BN CAC Endorsed
Struck in bronze with a plain edge.
Obverse:
Charles Barber design uses a Federal shield as its primary motif. The shield has 13 strips and the motto E PLURIUS UNIM above and date below. 2 crossed poles are behind the shield This 1896 pattern design features a large shield in the center of the obverse with crossed poles behind a Liberty Cap on one and Eagle on the other, A large ribbon across the center of the shield with “LIBERTY” inscribed.
Reverse: A large numeral 1 with “CENTS” in small letters below, surrounded by a curved olive sprig and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the perimeter.
Comment:
Two varieties are known for this pattern. This variant, Pollock-1985A discover by Harry Bass, shows the eagle pointing toward the open space to the right of the S in PLURIBUS and is considered rare.
The surfaces are even, chocolate-brown over each side, and there is slight high-point weakness
Provenance/ Appearance:
Private sale 9/2015; Prior Heritage June 2014- Long Beach / Lot #5039 ($3875)