1870 Cent Patterns
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About This Coin
The 1870 Cent Patterns is a United States cent from the Standard Silver Patterns (1870) series. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features experimental designs for a proposed "Standard Silver Dollar" of reduced weight and the reverse displays various experimental designs. A notable auction result reached $920 in PR55 grade at Stack's. Designed by William Barber.