Whitman Expo
1858 Copper-Nickel, 6 Leaves Pattern Cent PR J-208d Values
Details
1858 Cent. Dies 8-D. Transitional issue, same obverse and reverse as adopted in 1859. Obverse and reverse die varieties exist for J-208, including different date positions on the obverse and different wreath details on the reverse.18 The most notable differences are wreaths with five leaves per cluster and wreaths with six leaves per cluster. These seem to have been struck over a long period of time. Pollock ID: P-254; Snow ID: G10S-PT35. Indian Head (Narrow bust) / Laurel Wreath (6 leaves)
Obverse: Indian Head (two styles: pointed bust and rounded bust).
Reverse: Laurel wreath.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1858
Composition:
Copper-Nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper-Nickel, 6 Leaves
Variety 2:
J-208d
Rarity:
R-5
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
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