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1855 Cent. The alloys used in this pattern are not confirmed. Testing of these pieces has shown that most if not all described as J-170, J-171, and J-171 a are actually J-170a. 90% copper, 10% nickel
Obverse Description
Eagle flying to the left, stars around, motif as used in 1854, but date 1855 below.
Reverse Description
Wreath as used on J-165 of 1854 with four leaves under E (in STATES).
Catalog Information
GSID:
213528
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Copper-Nickel
Variety 2:
J-170a
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
P1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1855
Composition:
Copper-Nickel
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
62428
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Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1855 P1c Copper-Nickel, J-170a PR
Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1855-pattern-cent-judd-170a/gsid/213528 GSID: 213528 Title: 1855 P1c Copper-Nickel, J-170a PR
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Coin Value History
1855 P1c Copper-Nickel, J-170a PR
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1855 P1c Copper-Nickel, J-170a PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR65 |
|
$17,500 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $14,500 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1855 P1c Original, Copper, J-167 PR BN
Worth: $1,600 – $7,920
1855 P1c Restrike, Copper, J-167 PR BN
Worth: $3,000 – $3,600
1855 P1c Nickel, J-167a PR
1855 P1c Original, J-168 MS BN
1855 P1c Original, J-168 MS RB
1855 P1c Original, Copper, J-168 PR BN
Worth: $1,425 – $6,480
1855 P1c Restrike, Copper, J-168 PR BN
Worth: $4,800 – $6,720
1855 P1c Oroide, J-169 PR
Worth: $2,400 – $3,840
1855 P1c Copper-Nickel, J-170 PR
Worth: $3,000 – $4,800
1855 P1c Copper-Nickel, J-171 PR
Worth: $1,500 – $5,280
1855 P1c Various alloys, J-171a PR
Worth: $1,750 – $8,640
1855 P1c Copper, J-172 PR BN
Worth: $3,000 – $9,120
1855 P1c Copper, J-173 PR BN
Worth: $3,500 – $21,000
1855 P1c Oroide, J-174 PR
1855 P1c Copper-Nickel, J-174a PR
1C 1855 J-170A. PCGS PR65 CAC
$24,675
1855 1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-170a, Pollock-196, R.7, PR62 PCGS. Thirteen stars surround an eagle that is flying slightly...
$4,440
1855 1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-170a, Pollock-196, R.7, PR64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$11,400
1C 1855 J-170A. PCGS PR61
$2,820
1855 1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-170a, R.7, PR65 NGC. CAC. ...
$9,988
1855 1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-170a, Pollock-196, R.8, PR62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,760
1855 1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-170a, R.7, PR64+ PCGS. ...
$6,900
1855 E1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-170a, Pollock-Unlisted, R.7, PR65 PCGS. ...
$8,050
$2,530
1855 1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-170a, R.8, PR64 PCGS. ...
$5,750
1855 1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-170a, R.8, PR62 PCGS. ...
$3,738
1855 1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-170a, R.8, PR64 PCGS. ...
$4,312
1855 P1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-170a, R.8, PR64 PCGS. 113.6 grains. Thirteen stars surround an eagle that is flying slight...
$9,775
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