1854 1C J-161 Original, BN PR(PCGS#11663)

1854 1C J-161 Original, BN PR (PCGS#11663)

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详细说明: DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION As the price of copper rose in the 1850s, the large cumbersome cents were becoming outmoded and the mint began experimenting with smaller sizes, different alloys, etc in an effort to bring down production costs. These efforts began in 1850, and would continue into 1856, when the small sized copper-nickel Flying Eagle cent was adopted. The copper J-160 and the bronze J-161 are virtually indistinguishable from each other save for elemental analysis. These were also struck at two different eras, the originals are thought to weight around 100 grains, while the restrikes were heavier, around 113 grains. A cornet bust of Liberty similar to the current large cents graces the obverse without stars surrounding. J-161 is struck in bronze with a plain edge, and is considered to be Rarity-4. Nicely struck and generally smooth, even brown coloration with steely accents that pop when rotated in a light. Nicely reflective and the eye appeal is high end for the assigned grade, thus the coveted GOLD CAC bean. PCGS 36, NGC 19, CAC GOLD 2. In PR64 BN the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,250, and it would shock us if this very CHOICE and pleasing example sold for less. This coin will appeal to the burgeoning pattern collector, or the advanced large cent collector. Cert. Number 4247988 PCGS # 11663