Whitman Expo
1850 Original Pattern Cent PR J-119
Details
Perforated with a cicular hole prior to striking. These patterns have a central perforation. The perforations on various specimens are not completely circular, but are irregular. It is likely that the planchet itself was perforated with a circular hole prior to striking, then during the striking process, the metal movement caused the edges of the perforation to become irregular in shape. • J-119, J-121, and J-123 are perforated. • J-120, J-122, and J-124 are unperforated.
Obverse: CENT above, 1850 below, with an ornamental rosette to left and right.
Reverse: USA above, ONE TENTH SILVER to the sides and below.
Basic Information
GSID:
12104
Coin Date:
1850
Denomination:
P1c / Pattern Cent
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1850
Composition:
Billon
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Original
Variety 2:
J-119
Rarity:
R-L6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
