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1853 German Silver Pattern Cent PR J-149 Values

1853 German Silver Pattern Cent PR J-149 Values

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Patterns (1853)

1853 German Silver Pattern Cent PR J-149 Values

1853 German Silver Pattern Cent PR J-149 Values

Details

1853 Cent. The alloys used in this pattern are not confirmed. 40% nickel, 40% copper, 20% zinc

Obverse: Regular production die for the 1853 quarter eagle.

Reverse: Wreath, open at the top, enclosing the inscription ONE CENT.

Basic Information

12167

Coin Date:

1853

Denomination:

P1C / Pattern Cent

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1853

Composition:

German Silver

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

German Silver

Variety 2:

J-149

Rarity:

R-H6

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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