1858 P1c Copper-Nickel, 5 Leaves, J-208 PR CAM

1858 Cent. Dies 8-D. Transitional issue, same obverse and reverse as adopted in 1859. Obverse and reverse die varieties exist for J-208, including different date positions on the obverse and different wreath details on the reverse.18 The most notable differences are wreaths with five leaves per cluster and wreaths with six leaves per cluster. These seem to have been struck over a long period of time. Pollock ID: P-259; Snow ID: G10S-PT28. Indian Head (Broad bust) / Laurel Wreath (5 leaves)

Obverse Description

Indian Head (two styles: pointed bust and rounded bust).

Reverse Description

Laurel wreath.