Lot 1651
1859 Pattern Cent. Copper-Nickel, Plain Edge. Judd-228. Pollock-272 Rarity 1. NGC graded MS-65. Considerable mint luster visible. A boldly made Gem. Collectors are drawn instinctively to Judd-228 because of its transitional nature. As with many new Mint designs, the engraving department must design a coin that meets several often contradictory needs. One is to produce a well-balanced design; another is to have the design laid out on the dies so as to minimize striking problems. It must have been that Longacre's regular-issue 1859 Indian cent with laurel wreath reverse did not meet one of these criteria. He altered the reverse, therefore, to the more familiar oak wreath, and added a shield at the top. Judd-228 is the bridge between his regular 1859 and the modified 1860 piece. Pop 42; 9 finer, 1 in 65+, 8 in 66 (PCGS # 11932) .
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300.
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