Lot 142
1864 Indian Head Cent. Copper-nickel. MS-63. The final year of issue of the copper-nickel alloy on cents, and it was changed with an act of Congress that passed on April 22, 1864, changing the alloy to 95% copper and 5% tin and eliminating the hated, hard to work with, die damaging nickel that had plagued the Mint for some years prior. Nevertheless, soon the Mint would be striking nickel 3 cent pieces, as well as five cent coins in the dreaded nickel alloy starting the very next year! Bright and fresh, and worth a nice bid.
Estimated Value $110 - 130.
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| Realized $311 |
