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1859 Indian Cent in Copper-Nickel
Oak Wreath Reverse, Judd-228, MS65

1859 P1C Indian Cent, Judd-228, Pollock-272, R.1, MS65 PCGS. CAC. A transitional pattern issue that has a regular dies obverse combined with the reverse of 1860 (oak wreath with shield) instead of the usual reverse of 1859 (laurel wreath without shield). Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge. This Gem example is well struck throughout with rich honey-gold color and is just a few microscopic flecks of carbon from an even higher grade.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2004), lot 9572; ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/2008), lot 2724.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 29C8, PCGS# 11932, Greysheet# 12332)


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2026
14th-17th Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 30
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
22% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 16, 2026 for: $3,538.00
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