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1859
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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Patterns (1859) series of Pattern Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 98 distinct entries with CPG® values between $1,100.00 and $240,000.00.

History and Overview

After 1858, the Flying Eagle cent was discontinued for regular circulation use, and in 1859, the Indian Head motif was adopted, descending from the pattern issues of 1858, specifically J-208. The Indian Head style would be used through 1909, modified slightly along the way. The reverse for the 1859 cent illustrates the “laurel” or “olive” (Mint correspondence used both terms) wreath earlier used on 1858 patterns. The motif proved to be excellent for striking the coins up properly as the high-relief Indian Head at the center was oppo

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  Patterns (1859) Value Range Favorite
Patterns (1859) Value Range  
1859 P1c Copper, J-226 PR
$2,650
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$6,000
$2,650 - $6,000
1859 P1c Copper, J-227 MS
$1,550
-
$3,900
$1,550 - $3,900
1859 P1c Copper, J-227 PR
$1,750
-
$4,500
$1,750 - $4,500
1859 P1c Copper, Shield Reverse, J-228 MS
$1,100
-
$6,500
$1,100 - $6,500
1859 P1c Copper, Shield Reverse, J-228 PR
$2,150
-
$6,000
$2,150 - $6,000
1859 P1c Copper, J-229 MS BN
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1859 P1c Copper, J-229 MS RB
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1859 P1c Copper, J-229 MS RD
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1859 P1c Copper, J-229 PR BN
-
 
1859 P1c Copper, J-229 PR RB
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1859 P1c Copper, J-229 PR RD
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1859 P1c Copper, Dual Obverse Mule, J-229a MS BN
$240,000
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$240,000
$240,000 - $240,000

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1859 P1c Copper, J-230 PR BN
$2,200
-
$8,000
$2,200 - $8,000
1859 P1c Copper, J-230 PR RB
$6,500
-
$9,500
$6,500 - $9,500
1859 P1c Copper, J-230 PR RD
$8,750
-
$13,500
$8,750 - $13,500
1859 P1c Copper, J-231 PR BN
$6,000
-
$12,000
$6,000 - $12,000
1859 P1c Copper, J-231 PR RB
$9,000
-
$13,500
$9,000 - $13,500
1859 P1c Copper, J-231 PR RD
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1859 P1c Lead, J-231a PR
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1859 PH10c Silver, Transitional, J-232 PR
$42,000
-
$108,000
$42,000 - $108,000
1859 P10c Silver, Transitional, J-233 PR
$21,500
-
$50,500
$21,500 - $50,500
1859 P10c Silver, Transitional, J-233 PR CAM
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1859 P25c Silver, J-234 PR
$3,000
-
$10,500
$3,000 - $10,500
1859 P50c Silver, J-235 PR
$2,000
-
$9,000
$2,000 - $9,000
1859 P50c Silver, J-235 PR CAM
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1859 P50c Copper, J-236 PR BN
$1,950
-
$4,500
$1,950 - $4,500
1859 P50c Copper, J-236 PR RB
$3,000
-
$6,750
$3,000 - $6,750
1859 P50c Copper, J-236 PR RD
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1859 P50c Silver, J-237 PR
$1,550
-
$5,250
$1,550 - $5,250
1859 P50c Silver, J-237 PR CAM
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1859 P50c Copper, J-238 PR BN
$1,450
-
$7,250
$1,450 - $7,250
1859 P50c Copper, J-238 PR RB
$2,750
-
$6,500
$2,750 - $6,500
1859 P50c Copper, J-238 PR RD
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1859 P50c Silver, J-239 PR
$1,250
-
$6,750
$1,250 - $6,750
1859 P50c Silver, J-239 PR CAM
$4,400
-
$5,250
$4,400 - $5,250
1859 P50c Copper, J-240 PR BN
$1,250
-
$4,950
$1,250 - $4,950
1859 P50c Copper, J-240 PR RB
$3,000
-
$6,750
$3,000 - $6,750
1859 P50c Copper, J-240 PR RD
$7,000
-
$8,250
$7,000 - $8,250
1859 P50c Copper, J-240a PR BN
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1859 P50c Copper, J-240b PR BN
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1859 P50c Copper, J-240b PR RB
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1859 P50c Silver, J-241 PR
$1,300
-
$5,750
$1,300 - $5,750
1859 P50c Silver, J-241 PR CAM
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1859 P50c Copper, J-242 PR BN
$1,500
-
$4,500
$1,500 - $4,500
1859 P50c Copper, J-242 PR RB
$1,750
-
$5,500
$1,750 - $5,500
1859 P50c Copper, J-242 PR RD
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1859 P50c Silver, J-243 PR
$4,750
-
$7,250
$4,750 - $7,250
1859 P50c Copper, J-244 PR BN
$10,000
-
$17,500
$10,000 - $17,500
1859 P50c Copper, J-244 PR RB
$14,500
-
$26,000
$14,500 - $26,000
1859 P50c Silver, J-245 PR
$2,000
-
$9,000
$2,000 - $9,000
1859 P50c Copper, J-246 PR BN
$1,800
-
$8,250
$1,800 - $8,250
1859 P50c Copper, J-246 PR RB
$5,000
-
$6,000
$5,000 - $6,000
1859 P50c Copper, J-246 PR RD
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1859 P50c Silver, J-247 PR
$7,500
-
$12,000
$7,500 - $12,000
1859 P50c Copper, J-248 PR BN
$8,500
-
$12,000
$8,500 - $12,000
1859 P50c Copper, J-248 PR RB
-
 
1859 P50c Copper, J-248 PR RD
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1859 P50c Silver, J-249 PR
$3,750
-
$7,500
$3,750 - $7,500
1859 P50c Silver, J-249 PR CAM
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1859 P50c Copper, J-250 PR BN
$5,000
-
$9,500
$5,000 - $9,500
1859 P50c Copper, J-250 PR RB
$7,500
-
$11,500
$7,500 - $11,500
1859 P50c Copper, J-250 PR RD
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1859 P50c Copper, J-251 PR
$2,750
-
$9,500
$2,750 - $9,500
1859 P50c Copper, J-252 PR BN
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1859 P50c Copper, J-252 PR RB
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1859 P50c Copper, J-252 PR RD
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1859 P50c Silver, J-253 PR
$15,500
-
$27,500
$15,500 - $27,500
1859 P50c Silver, J-254 PR
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1859 P50c Copper, J-255 PR BN
$8,250
-
$9,750
$8,250 - $9,750
1859 P50c Copper, J-255 PR RB
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1859 P50c Copper, J-255 PR RD
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1859 PG$1 Copper, J-256 PR BN
$4,400
-
$6,000
$4,400 - $6,000
1859 PG$1 Copper, J-256 PR RB
$5,500
-
$6,500
$5,500 - $6,500
1859 PG$1 Copper, J-256 PR RD
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1859 PG$1 Copper Gilt, J-256 PR
$4,200
-
$5,000
$4,200 - $5,000
1859 P$20 Copper, J-257 PR BN
$11,500
-
$31,500
$11,500 - $31,500
1859 P$20 Copper, J-257 PR RB
$12,500
-
$40,500
$12,500 - $40,500
1859 P$20 Copper Gilt, J-257 PR
$15,000
-
$23,000
$15,000 - $23,000
1859 P$20 Copper Gilt, J-257a PR
$228,000
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$228,000
$228,000 - $228,000
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(1859) P$20 Copper, J-258 PR BN
$36,000
-
$66,000
$36,000 - $66,000
(1859) P$20 Copper, J-258 PR RB
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(1859) P$20 Copper, J-258 PR RD
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(1859) P$20 Copper, J-259 PR BN
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(1859) P$20 Copper, J-259 PR RB
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(1859) P$20 Copper, J-259 PR RD
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(1859) P$20 Copper Gilt, J-259 PR
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1859 P$20 Copper, J-260 PR BN
$36,000
-
$43,000
$36,000 - $43,000
1859 P$20 Copper, J-260 PR RB
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1859 P$20 Copper, J-260 PR RD
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1859 P$20 Copper, J-261 PR BN
$57,500
-
$69,000
$57,500 - $69,000
1859 P$20 Copper, J-261 PR RB
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1859 P$20 Copper, J-261 PR RD
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1859 P$20 Copper, J-262 PR BN
$24,000
-
$48,000
$24,000 - $48,000
1859 P$20 Copper, J-262 PR RB
$33,500
-
$48,000
$33,500 - $48,000
1859 P$20 Copper, J-262 PR RD
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1859 P$20 Copper, J-263 PR BN
$15,500
-
$23,000
$15,500 - $23,000
1859 P$20 Copper, J-263 PR RB
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1859 P$20 Copper, J-263 PR RD
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Patterns (1859) series of Pattern Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 98 distinct entries with CPG® values between $1,100.00 and $240,000.00.

History and Overview

After 1858, the Flying Eagle cent was discontinued for regular circulation use, and in 1859, the Indian Head motif was adopted, descending from the pattern issues of 1858, specifically J-208. The Indian Head style would be used through 1909, modified slightly along the way. The reverse for the 1859 cent illustrates the “laurel” or “olive” (Mint correspondence used both terms) wreath earlier used on 1858 patterns. The motif proved to be excellent for striking the coins up properly as the high-relief Indian Head at the center was oppo

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Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

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