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1859 Copper, Shield Reverse Pattern Cent MS J-228 Values
Details
1859 Cent: The famous transitional issue. Generally seen in Mint State, not Proof.5 Proofs of J-228 are valued at four times their Mint State counterparts.
Obverse: Regular Indian Head cent die of the year.
Reverse: Oak wreath and narrow shield, the reverse regularly adopted in 1859 for general use.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper, Shield Reverse
Variety 2:
J-228
Rarity:
R-1
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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