Pattern and Experimental Coins

1859 Pattern Indian Cent. Judd-228, Pollock-272. Rarity-1. Copper-Nickel. Plain Edge. MS-65 (PCGS).

Obv: The regular issue design of 1859 with pointed bust. Rev: The Oak Wreath with Shield design adopted for regular issue Indian cent production in 1860. The warm bronze patina of this piece shows hints of steel blue color in direct lighting. Very sharp and nicely undisturbed beneath a glass. Indian cent specialists have long included Judd-228 as part of the regular issue set. This attractive Gem would do nicely in either a pattern collection or advanced set of this popular small cent series. Just 20 coins have been graded finer by PCGS.

PCGS# 11932. NGC ID: 29C8.

Ex our (Bowers and Ruddy) sale of the Robert C. Hall Estate, October 1978, lot 2208.

Estimate: $ 2000