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Possibly tin washed copper. These dies were used in a combination of metals and edge treatments. J-52. buckled die (but not perfect die) examples of J-54, and varieties J-54, and J-55 to J-56a are restrikes. J-53 coins are original, and perfect die (weight about 60 grains) specimens of J-54 are not original. Originals are from circulation type (non-Proof) die finish; all others are with Proof finish. Some of J-53 were pickled at the Mint to simulate their appearance after a degree of circulation; such coins quickly turned dull gray or black.2 • J-52: restrike, medal turn. • J-53: original, coin turn, non-Proof dies (as struck, reeding coarse). • J-54: cracked obverse die, medal turn. • J-55: restrike, medal turn.3 • J-55a: restrike, medal turn. • J-55b: restrike, medal turn, struck as PE, but later given RE (reeded after striking, delicate reeding4) • J-56 and J-56a: existence is uncertain.
Obverse Description
Perched “small eagle” similar to that used for the reverse of Draped Bust silver coinage of the late 1790s. The inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 1836 surrounds.
Reverse Description
Heavy wreath close to the border, enclosing TWO CENTS.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11976
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
White Metal
Variety 2:
J-56
Coin Date:
1836
Denomination:
P2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1836
Composition:
White Metal
Rarity:
8
PCGS #:
11209
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Request Pricing1836 P2c Billon, J-52 PR
Worth: $8,000 – $25,200
1836 P2c Billon, J-53 PR
Worth: $8,500 – $20,000
1836 P2c Billon, J-53 MS
Worth: $7,500 – $31,800
1836 P2c Copper, J-54 PR BN
Worth: $11,000 – $20,000
1836 P2c Copper, J-55 PR BN
Worth: $5,250 – $5,250
1836 P2c Copper-Nickel, J-55a PR
1836 P2c Copper-Nickel, J-55b PR
1836 P2c White Metal, J-56a PR
Worth: $8,500 – $10,000
1836 P50c Silver, J-57 PR
Worth: $85,000 – $85,000
1836 PS$1 Restrike, Silver, J-58 PR
Worth: $30,000 – $156,000
1836 PS$1 Restrike, Copper, J-59 PR BN
Worth: $125,000 – $200,000
1836 PS$1 Gobrecht Dollar, Original, Silver, J-60 PR
Worth: $4,800 – $162,000
1836 PS$1 Gobrecht Dollar, Restrike, Silver, J-60 PR
Worth: $4,800 – $162,000
1836 PS$1 Original, Silver, J-61 PR
1836 PS$1 Restrike, Copper, J-62 PR BN
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