1853 (PF63) Proof Copper Nickel Cent Pattern 1C NGC - Judd 150 this coin represents the finest

this coin represents the finest possible example of a popular fractional gold bullion issue

featuring John Reich's original design as later modified by William Kneass

making his portrait one of the most widely encountered on European coinage of the era

The Capped Bust design

Vividly toned Morgan Dollars are highly sought after by collectors who specifically pursue eye-catching natural color

1853 (PF63) Proof Copper Nickel Cent Pattern 1C NGC - Judd 150 this coin represents the finestThis 1853 Copper Nickel Cent Pattern, cataloged as Judd 150 in the standard reference for U. S. pattern coinage, represents an experimental piece struck by the Mint while officials explored alternatives to the large, unwieldy copper cent then in circulation, a process that eventually led to the smaller Flying Eagle and Indian Head cents introduced later in the decade. Struck in a copper nickel alloy rather than pure copper, this pattern offers a