Lot 2026
1855 Pattern Cent. Bronze, plain edge. Original. Judd-168. Pollock-193 Rarity 4. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. Accompanied by an Eagle Eye certificate. 92.44 grs. 93% Cu, 5.4% Sn, 1.2% Zn. In the search for an acceptable substitute for the large copper cent, further experiments were conducted in 1855 following various proposals made in 1854; the 1855 coins use different alloys of copper and nickel. One alloy of 60% copper and 40% nickel produced pieces which have the color of steel. Another containing 80% copper and 20% nickel had the same characteristics as the standard alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel later used for the regular issue three and five cent pieces. Copper and bronze alloy large flying eagle Patterns like the Judd-168 piece offered in this lot are readily affordable in choice grades. Pop 33; 4 finer in 65BN (PCGS # 11720) .
Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000.
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