(1851) Original, Copper Pattern Cent PR BN J-129 Values

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(1851) Original, Copper Pattern Cent PR BN J-129 Values

Details

Undated 1851 cent. Perforated with a cicular hole prior to striking.

Obverse: CENT above, ONE TENTH SILVER to the sides and below, raised rim at center, within which is a perforation.

Reverse: Open wreath with ribbon at the bottom, enclosing a space for the perforation. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding.

Basic Information

GSID:

12127

Coin Date:

(1851)

Denomination:

P1c / Pattern Cent

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1851

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Original, Copper

Variety 2:

J-129

Rarity:

R-L7

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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