Lot 1621
1850 Pattern Cent. Nickel, Plain Edge Judd-124g High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ. CAC Approved. A nice mostly untoned gem. The Patterns for the one-cent piece requested in 1849 by the Committee of Ways and Means first appeared in 1850. The original pieces were made from billon, an alloy composed of 10% silver and 90% copper, are perforated and weigh 25 grs. The pieces made from cracked dies and all the unperforated pieces are restrikes. Since nickel was not in use at the Mint in 1850, the copper-nickel pieces are also restrikes made at a later date.
Small cent annular (ring-form) Pattern, simply laid out with *CENT*1850 on the obverse. Unperforated. The reverse is plain except for denticles and an upset rim. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. Formerly an Appendix A Pattern in the 1st through 7th editions of Judd. Fewer than half a dozen pieces are believed known. This piece shows the die crack through the top of CENT as seen on at least one other example. The surfaces are bright and virtually brilliant with just the slightest hint of golden toning around the margins. Struck on a lightly striated planchet. A couple of shallow planchet flaws on the reverse serve as an aid for future pedigree identification. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 62312) .
Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500.
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