1858 Proof Cent Pattern - J-217
Strike TypeCoin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $18,400
- Sold
- Grade
- PR58
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
Cataloged as Judd-217, this pattern cent returns to the Small Letters Flying Eagle obverse (Obverse 5) but pairs it with the agricultural wreath reverse used on regular-issue Flying Eagle cents. The obverse displays the standard Flying Eagle design with small letters and the date 1858, while the reverse carries the familiar wreath of agricultural products surrounding ONE CENT. Struck in copper with a plain edge, J-217 is noteworthy for combining two elements already in production use rather than pairing a regular die with an experimental one. USPatterns calls J-217 and J-218 regular-dies trial pieces and confirms only two copper Small Letters examples. The copper composition distinguishes it from the copper-nickel strikes used for circulation, providing a different visual character to the finished piece. Reference data: struck in copper with a plain edge, rated R-8. Catalogued as Judd-217, Pollock-239, A/W 241.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-217; Pollock-239; Adams-Woodin 241
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