Lot 1057
1855 Pattern Large Cent, J-170, rarity 6, copper and nickel, plain edge. Proof 60. Pollock-195, AW-195 and 199. Large, flying eagle on the obverse with 13 stars surrounding, date below, the reverse with ONE CENT at the center, a delicate laurel wreath and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around. Some weakness in the strike, as the mint had trouble using nickel as an alloy, it was much harder than usual planchets of copper, silver or gold. Thus, weakness is noted on some of the stars and the eagle's wing tips. Struck from sharply clashed dies.
From Empire Coin Company of Johnson City, NY, at a cost of $30, then to the Madison Collection.
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