US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-606 One Cent: Liberty Head w/ Coronet and laurel wreath reverse Copper

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869
Item Description: 1C 1868 J-606
Full Grade: NGC PF 62 BN
Owner: mania

Owner Comments:


1868 1C Cent
Judd-606, Pollock-671, Snow-PT2b
Rarity: Low R.7, PR62 BN


Struck In copper with plain edge

Obverse: The obverse greatly resembles the three cent nickel design were Liberty is wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY and the coin is smaller, The date 1868 is touching Liberty's lowest curl and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.

Reverse: The reverse has a large Roman numeral I enclosed within a wreath of wheat, corn, tobacco, and cotton.

Comment: This piece displays deep burnt-brown patina with subtle texture in the fields. The strike is sharply struck and bold, and there are few signs of marks.

This piece was one of the small denomination pieces struck in trial as part of the 3 piece set of ,1 3, and 5 cents all in copper. USpatterns.com states only 2 or 3 dozen sets (J605 type) were believed struck in nickel and just a half dozen sets (J606 type) in copper.

Provenance/Appearance:
From The Toro Collection 2021 Heritage Oct 4 The Toro Collection US Coins Showcase Auction / Lot #45539; Prior From The Jones Beach Collection , Heritage Jan 2007 Orlando (FUN) Signature Auction / Lot #1349

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