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1859 J-235 US Pattern Proof PCGS AU Details

1859 J-235 US Pattern Proof PCGS AU Details

Lot 12

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Due to scratch on obverse coin went down for details

More info on this pattern:
Paquet's seated liberty design. These were struck from two reverse dies.

The first is the so-called 'Perfect Ribbon' which has groups of 4 vertical lines in the shield and pointed wingtips. These were struck in both silver J235/P282 and copper J236/P283.

The other is the 'Broken Ribbon' which has groups of 3 vertical lines and split wingtips. It was also struck in both silver J235/P284 and copper J236/P28His5.

History Info from Uspatters.com
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