Lot 1205
1864 Indian Head Cent. Copper-nickel. PCGS graded MS-63. A touch of weakness on STATES as struck as the Mint struggled to coin these very hard nickel and copper alloy cents. Within a few months after this one was coined, a softer French bronze was used for planchets, which extended die life and reduced the needed striking pressure to bring up the design. We note a few minor specks on both sides.
Estimated Value $125 - 150.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
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| Realized $196 |
