1857 1C J-187a PR64 认证号01220261, PCGS号11822

Ron Guth

Judd 187a is a unique die trial of an 1857 Flying Eagkle Cent on a Copper-Nickel planchet.  The metal composition of this piece has been reported as 75% Copper and 25% Nickel -- the same alloy used on Three-Cent "Nickels" beginning in 1865 and all regular-issue "Nickel" coins thereafter.

The earliest appearance of this piece was in a 1977 Stack's sale.  Ove the years, it has been called both Mint State and Proof, though the current opinion is that it is a Proof.  The last appearance of this example was in 2009.