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

The Regency Auction 41

Commissaire-priseur

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Numéro du lot

461

Grade

PR65BN

Prix

2 174

Description du lot

In the mid-1850s, the price of copper began to rise and in an effort to save money, the mint began experimenting with different alloys and sized planchets. The J-161 is a transitional size pattern, smaller than the current Large Cents, but bigger than the small cents. Struck in bronze with a plain edge, these are considered to be R-4. Very popular among both large and small cent collectors. Totally original and nicely struck up, this GEM will see strong bidding among collectors. Totally fresh to the market, this one is housed in a first generation PCGS holder. PCGS 12, NGC 6, CAC 7. The last one to sell in auction brought $2,760 back in September 2009--over a decade ago! The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,000. PCGS has graded just four finer in BN. Cert. Number 3124972 PCGS # 11663