(1858) Proof Cent Pattern - J-219

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Description

Judd-219 is a double-obverse mule struck from two Flying Eagle obverse dies with no reverse. One side bears the Flying Eagle design in a plain field without any legend or date (Obverse 1), while the other side shows a Flying Eagle with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (the Large Letters obverse without a date). With neither side bearing a denomination, date, or other standard reverse elements, tradition designates the plain-field eagle as the "obverse." The coin's pedigree traces back to 1870, and it was displayed as part of an exhibit at the American Numismatic Society in 1914. USPatterns knows two: the Fewsmith-Brand-Boyd-Judd coin and a second, rediscovered in December 2014, that tested as 77% copper and 23% nickel. Pollock lists it under 1856, and USPatterns suspects it may have been struck as late as 1864. Cataloged as PCGS #11909. Reference data: struck in nickel with a plain edge, rated R-8. Catalogued as Judd-219, Pollock-209, A/W 251.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-219; Pollock-209; Adams-Woodin 251