1858 Proof Cent Pattern - J-212
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $16,450
- Grade
- PR67 NGC CAC
- Auction house
- Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1858 Proof Cent Pattern - J-212 is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859) series. It pairs the 1858 Indian Head obverse with the large ornamented shield reverse, one of the designs in the twelve-piece pattern sets; USPatterns knows a low-date obverse die (about a half dozen known) and a centered-date die (common). 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-nickel, weighing 4.67 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #11895. Reference data: struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge, rated R-5. Catalogued as Judd-212, Pollock-263, A/W 268, Taxay EP250. Centered date.
Rarity Notes
R-5 to R-7 by die variety (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-212; Pollock-256, 263; Adams-Woodin 269, 268; Taxay EP250
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