Description
This is a 1853 PATTERN 1c, J-151, COPPER-NICKEL, $2.50 LIBERTY OBVERSE, R-6, NGC PF-63. THIS IS THE PRECURSOR TO THE SMALL CENT WHICH WASN’T ADOPTED FOR ANOTHER 3 YEARS. IT FEATURED THE ADOPTED $2.50 LIBERTY DESIGN WHICH WAS BEING USED AT THE TIME. NOW BELIEVED TO BE A HIGH R-6, AT ONE TIME THIS PATTERN WAS CONSIDERED AN R-7. IRRESPECTIVE, IT’S VERY RARE WITH INFREQUENT AUCTION APPEARANCES. Our commitment is to provide you with quality coins and collectibles at the best possible prices. This piece is no exception. Please note, the coin and collectibles markets do fluctuate, and prices occasionally will change. In this rare circumstance, we will contact you first to verify your order.
