1896 1C J-1769 PR(PCGS#62223)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3425

Grade

PR62

Price

3,120

Lot Description

1896 Pattern Cent. Judd-1769, Pollock-1985. Rarity-6+. Aluminum. Plain Edge. Proof-62 (PCGS). Obv:A ribbon inscribed LIBERTY crosses a shield with 13 stripes, two crossed poles are behind the shield and topped with a liberty cap (left) and eagle (right). The Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM is above, the date 1896 is below, and 13 stars are arranged at the border seven left, six right. Rev:A curved olive sprig surrounds the denomination 1 CENT, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border. Attractive silver gray surfaces with a satiny finish throughout. Examples of this type are metallurgical trial pieces, Judd-1769 with at least a dozen specimens known in four different aluminum alloys. PCGS Population: 5; 6 finer in this category (Proof-65 finest). PCGS# 62223. NGC ID: 2AMA. Click here for certification details from PCGS.