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1855 Pattern 1C. Copper, pl. edge J-167 PCGS PF62 BN

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1855 Pattern 1C. Copper, pl. edge J-167 PCGS PF62 BN
This large size flying eagle Pattern is one of the most popular and affordable of the early Longacre-designed pieces. Struck on a copper planchet, it was made in the search for an acceptable substitute for the unwieldy large copper cent. Most of this variety range in weight between 96 and 100 grains (the copper Indian cents of 1864-1909 weigh 48 grains, so the Pattern is twice as heavy). Scarce but not rare. (#11709)