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1859 Copper Pattern Cent PR RD J-230 Values
Details
1859 Cent: Struck from regular dies. The differentiation of J-230, designated as copper, and J-231, designated as bronze, would require elemental analysis. Copper and bronze pieces are typically encountered on thick planchets with the dies aligned medal-turn.
Obverse: Regular Indian Head cent die of the year.
Reverse: Regular Indian Head cent die of the year.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-230
Rarity:
R-6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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