1854 1C J-161 Original, BN PR(PCGS#11663)

The Regency Auction 26

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

767

Grade

PR61BN

Price

793

Lot Description

FROM THE STEVEN COOK COLLECTION OF PATTERNS, PART 1. R-4 (76-200 minted). Similar design to the current Large cent (but with no stars on the obverse), struck on a smaller diameter copper planchet with a plain edge. Even, rich chocolate brown surfaces have a somewhat orange-peal texture. Sharply struck in areas, blunt in others, typical to the issue. A few old ticks account for the grade, but the eye appeal for such a modest grade piece is very nice. PCGS 1, NGC 8. The most recent NGC graded example to sell in auction realized $1,087 in October 2014. Any pattern that is graded problem free valued around $1,000 just seems too cheap! Cert. Number 3419025-001 PCGS # 11663