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1806 Private Restrike, Struck Over Matron Head Cent Pattern Cent MS BN J-38a
Details
Private restrike, cent mule. A very curious piece struck over a Matron Head large copper cent of the style first made in 1816.
Obverse: Regular quarter dollar die of 1806.
Reverse: Die used to coin the 1807 cent, variety not known to have been used for regular coinage.
Basic Information
GSID:
11950
Coin Date:
1806
Denomination:
P1c / Pattern Cent
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1806
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Private Restrike, Struck Over Matron Head Cent
Variety 2:
J-38a
Rarity:
R-unique
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
