US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-666 One Cent: Liberty Head: w/ Coronet w/oak wreath reverse

Owner Comments:

1869 1C
Judd-666, Pollock-741,
Rarity: Low R.6, PF66CAM CAC Endorsed

Struck in nickel with a plain edge.

Obverse: The obverse exhibits a Liberty head facing left with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery and the date below. Liberty wears a coronet inscribed LIBERTY.

Reverse: A Roman numeral I is centered in a laurel wreath on the reverse.


Comment:
Judd-666 was struck from at least three obverse and two reverse dies, designated Pollock-741 through -743 by Andrew Pollock. This example represents Pollock-741, with the 9 in the date closer and under the curl, L in Liberty between 2nd and 3rd pearl and broad ribbon ends on the reverse.

The design elements of this Premium Gem are well-detailed, with just a touch of softness on the lower hair curls. Designated as a Cameo as the frosty devices exhibit definite elements of contrast with the deeply mirrored fields.