Lot 1204
1864. Pattern Cent. J-355, P-425, Rarity-5. Superb! . J-355. PCGS graded MS-67. This is one of the prettiest patterns in the sale. Glowing yellow surfaces that boast near perfect fields and devices. A curious pattern issue, the bronze was alloyed with aluminum (either five percent aluminum, 7.1 percent or ten percent, it is impossible to tell from looking at the coins). A few minor streaks on the lower obverse, and struck from clashed dies. This is the only, and finest, example of this pattern graded by PCGS, perhaps it is far rarer than indicated? Probably so.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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| Realized $6,038 |
