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Lot 0899 1859 Pattern 1C. J-227 SEGS Proof 63 Cleaned

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Lot 0899 1859 Pattern 1C. J-227 SEGS Proof 63 Cleaned
This attractive coin, while it shows light signs of having been cleaned in the past, nevertheless should prove enjoyable to the next owner. It has sharp definition on the key design elements, and swirling mirrors around. As in the instance of the prior 1858 "fancy" or ornamental shield variety Pattern cent just offered, this J-227 Pattern combines a regular die obverse with an oak wreath reverse topped by a broad, ornamented shield. Struck in copper-nickel on standard weight planchet, as are all so far reported.