1855 Original Pattern Cent MS BN J-168 Values

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1855 Original Pattern Cent MS BN J-168 Values

Details

1855 Cent. The alloys used in this pattern are not confirmed. Testing of these pieces has shown that most if not all described as J-170, J-171, and J-171 a are actually J-170a.

Obverse: Eagle flying to the left, stars around, motif as used in 1854, but date 1855 below.

Reverse: Wreath as used on J-165 of 1854 with four leaves under E (in STATES).

Basic Information

GSID:

375310

Coin Date:

1855

Denomination:

P1c / Pattern Cent

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1855

Composition:

Bronze

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Original

Variety 2:

J-168

Rarity:

R-4

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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