Whitman Expo
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
