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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. 80% copper, 20% 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:
12217
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Copper-Nickel
Variety 2:
J-170
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
P1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1855
Composition:
Copper-Nickel
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
11732
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Coin Value History
1855 P1c Copper-Nickel, J-170 PR
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1855 P1c Copper-Nickel, J-170 PR
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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-170a PR
Worth: $3,500 – $14,400
1855 P1c Copper-Nickel, J-171 PR
Worth: $1,500 – $5,280
1855 P1c Various alloys, J-171a PR
Worth: $1,750 – $7,440
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
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