1795 Copper Pattern Cent MS BN J-20 Values

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1795 Copper Pattern Cent MS BN J-20 Values

Details

Copper cent from the regular dies used to coin Sheldon-79 (Breen-1677, dies 6-G), flowing hair style, but with reeded edge. These seem to have been struck on 168-grain planchets. The edge has vertical raised ridges or reeds. About a half dozen pieces are known, the demand for which is exceedingly strong as these are listed among regular-issue copper cents.

Basic Information

GSID:

266234

Coin Date:

1795

Denomination:

P1c / Pattern Cent

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

6 est. known

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1795

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper

Variety 2:

J-20

Rarity:

R-L7

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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