Patterns
1858 P1C Indian Cent, Judd-208, Pollock-259, R.1, PR65 NGC. The Indian Head cent as adopted in 1859, with clusters of five leaves on the reverse wreath. This is the Centered Date Pollock variant. Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge. The NGC insert shows this piece has undergone metallurgical testing as indicated by the composition stated on the insert: 88% copper / 12% nickel. The original "white" surface of the copper-nickel alloy has now toned over with light, even reddish patina seen across each side. Sharper struck than usually seen.
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