1866 Pattern Cent, J-456, rarity 6+, copper-nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 63. Pollock-530, AW-597. Regular dies trial piece, but struck in the old style copper-nickel composition rather than the new copper planchet. One minor spot on the F of OF has been scraped away. Only 6 have been graded, none of which are full gems in 65 or better. Choice mint frost on both sides, and fully lustrous, with even color starting to form.
From Numismatic Funding Corporation at a cost of $800, then to the Madison Collection.
