1859 Proof Cent Pattern - J-226
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $4,025
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
Judd-226 is a proof pattern cent struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge, featuring James B. Longacre's Indian Head obverse paired with the oak wreath reverse of the 1858 patterns, enclosing ONE CENT. The obverse shows Liberty wearing a feathered headdress with LIBERTY on the headband, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border, and the date 1859 below. This pattern represents one of the experimental reverse designs considered during the 1859 redesign of the Indian Head cent's reverse. This oak wreath, without a shield, differs from both the adopted 1859 laurel wreath and the 1860 oak wreath with shield. Longacre prepared multiple wreath variations for Mint Director James Ross Snowden to evaluate, and J-226 represents one of the rejected alternatives. USPatterns counts just over a dozen. Reference data: struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge, rated R-6. Catalogued as Judd-226, Pollock-270, A/W 318, Taxay EP268.
Rarity Notes
R-6 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-226; Pollock-270; Adams-Woodin 318; Taxay EP268
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