1855 1C J-168 Original, RB PR(PCGS#11721)

1855 1C J-168 Original, RB PR (PCGS#11721)

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详细说明: FROM THE GLORIOUS PATTERN COLLECTION. What a cool near GEM Pattern large cent. Considered to be Rarity-4, this is a very popular issue. These were part of a series of patterns struck starting in 1853 in an attempt to reduce production cost of the ubiquitous large cents struck since 1793. Various design types, compositions, and sizes were struck until 1856 when the mint settled on James Longacre's small sized copper-nickel Flying Eagle cent. The J-168 is a transitional pattern, featuring the flying eagle on the obverse and olive wreath on the reverse. The planchet is somewhat smaller than the traditional large cent, but larger than the adopted design in 1856. Struck in Bronze with a plain edge. The devices are sharply struck up and the boldness of the eagle's wing feathers makes it really look like it's flying. The surfaces are brilliant, with an almost bronzed finish, rather than mirrored. Violet overtones on the obverse are iridescent, and thick on the reverse. Some light ticks are noted, none are distracting to the CHOICE eye appeal. PCGS 15, NGC 1, CAC 4. The only CAC-approved example sold over six years ago, realizing $3,760 in the 2016 FUN auction (the market today is stronger). We sold a PCGS PR64 RB CAC for $4,583 in September 2021. Bound for an advanced Flying Eagle cent collection or specialized collection of these "transitional" cents. This is a really neat piece that will appeal to many collectors. Cert. Number 16281854 PCGS # 11721