1855 1C J-168 Original, BN PR(PCGS#11720)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6569

Grade

PR64BN

Price

4,080

Lot Description

As noted on the PCGS insert, the composition is 92.4% copper, 6.7% tin, 0.9% zinc. <strong>Obv:</strong> Thirteen peripheral stars surround a long-necked flying eagle, with its head tilted slightly upward, the date 1855 below. <strong>Rev:</strong> A circular wreath surrounds the denomination ONE CENT with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. Subdued rose-orange surfaces with mottled steel-brown highlights, the reverse somewhat deeper in color overall.