1/2c and 1C Pattern Collection
J-164

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863
Item Description: 1C 1854 J-164
Full Grade: PCGS PF 65 Brown
Owner: mania

Set Details

Custom Sets: 1/2c and 1C Pattern Collection
Evolution of the Small US One Cent Piece
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:


1854 1C Flying Eagle
Judd-164 Original, Pollock-189
Rarity: R.5, PR65 BN

Struck in bronze with a plain edge.

Obverse: Flying Eagle design with a hook-neck eagle on the obverse, surrounded by stars and the date below.

Reverse: Closely resembles the regular dies issue for the large cent. A continuous wreath with ribbon at bottom. 2 leaves at under the E (of States). 2 other rarer reveres varieties exists with different # of Leaves

Comments:
US patterns.com states that Originals are said to be from 90 to 100 grains with re-strikes weighing about 113 grains.

A pleasing wood grain effect is noted on the obverse, while uniform chocolate-brown color prevails on the reverse.

Provenance/Appearance:
Private sale with Ric Snow; Prior Heritage Spt 2016 Long Beach Signature Auction / Lot #5866; Heritage Feb 2002 Long Beach Signature Auction/ Lot #7270

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