Patterns
1859 1C Indian Cent, Judd-228, Pollock-272, R.1, PR64 NGC. A popular transitional pattern, dated 1859 but with the shield and wreath reverse design that first appeared on Indian cents the following year. A few examples were also struck in copper. The "white" color seen on this piece makes the composition in this case unmistakable as copper-nickel. The fields are nicely reflective and there are a couple of fingerprints and carbon that prevent an even higher grade.
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