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(1856) Proof Cent Pattern - J-179a

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year
1856
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859)
Designer
James B. Longacre
Composition
Nickel
Edge
Plain

Description

Judd-179a is listed as a nickel striking of the undated J-179 design: the bare flying eagle obverse with the agricultural-wreath reverse bearing only ONE CENT, with a plain edge. USPatterns has not confirmed a nickel example (Pollock-208), and Judd treated the piece once offered as one as a copper-nickel Judd-178.

Rarity Notes

Unique, unconfirmed (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Pollock-208; Adams-Woodin 211; Taxay EP203; Judd-179a in older editions (USPatterns lists it as "N/A, was J179A")

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