1858 Proof Cent Pattern - J-209
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $5,288
- Grade
- PR64 PCGS
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1858 Proof Cent Pattern - J-209 is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859) series. It is the J-208 transitional design (the Indian Head obverse dated 1858 with the laurel-wreath reverse of 1859) struck in copper; USPatterns counts about a half dozen copper and bronze pieces together. Struck during the California Gold Rush era, when vast quantities of western gold transformed the American economy and led to new denominations. Struck in copper, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #11887. Reference data: struck in copper with a plain edge, rated R-8. Catalogued as Judd-209, Pollock-260, A/W 265, Taxay EP254. Centered date, laurel wreath with 5 leaves.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-209; Pollock-260; Adams-Woodin 265; Taxay EP254
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