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1853
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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Patterns (1853) series of Pattern Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 11 distinct entries with CPG® values between $900.00 and $23,000.00.
The Mint continued producing a new format of one-cent piece to replace the cumbersome copper “large” cents that had been the standard for many years. To test various metal concepts, an existing quarter eagle die of 1853 was employed in combination with a possibly newly created reverse die, the latter featuring an open wreath enclosing the words ONE CENT, spaced too widely apart with an open space at the center, and obviously made in haste.7 Pieces were struck in various alloys, generally known as “German silver,” this being a term for an alloy of silvery color, with nickel, copper, and other metals, but lacking precious silver. J-149 was struck with a content of 40% nickel, 40% copper, and 20% zinc; J-150 was made of 30% nickel, 60% copper, and 10% zinc; and J-151 was struck in 40% nickel, 60% copper. Apparently, some were made in “60% nickel, the remainder copper.”8 Elemental analysis of the cent patterns of this year suggests that at best the stated metal percentages were approximate.

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  Patterns (1853) Value Range Favorite
Patterns (1853) Value Range  
1853 P1C German Silver, J-149 PR
$3,750
-
$7,500
$3,750 - $7,500
1853 P1C German Silver, Thick Planchet, J-150 PR
$900
-
$7,000
$900 - $7,000
1853 P1C German Silver, Thin Planchet, J-150 PR
$3,500
-
$7,250
$3,500 - $7,250
1853 P1C Copper-Nickel, J-151 PR
$1,100
-
$6,250
$1,100 - $6,250
(1853) P1C Copper, J-151b PR
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(1853) P1C Copper-Nickel, J-151c PR
-
 
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(1853) P1C Billon, J-151d PR
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1853 P3C Silver, J-153 PR
-
 

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1853 P$1 Copper, Restrike, J-154 PR BN
$12,500
-
$20,000
$12,500 - $20,000
1853 P$1 Copper, Restrike, J-154 PR RB
$14,500
-
$23,000
$14,500 - $23,000
1853 P$1 Copper, Restrike, J-154 PR RD
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Patterns (1853) series of Pattern Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 11 distinct entries with CPG® values between $900.00 and $23,000.00.
The Mint continued producing a new format of one-cent piece to replace the cumbersome copper “large” cents that had been the standard for many years. To test various metal concepts, an existing quarter eagle die of 1853 was employed in combination with a possibly newly created reverse die, the latter featuring an open wreath enclosing the words ONE CENT, spaced too widely apart with an open space at the center, and obviously made in haste.7 Pieces were struck in various alloys, generally known as “German silver,” this being a term for an alloy of silvery color, with nickel, copper, and other metals, but lacking precious silver. J-149 was struck with a content of 40% nickel, 40% copper, and 20% zinc; J-150 was made of 30% nickel, 60% copper, and 10% zinc; and J-151 was struck in 40% nickel, 60% copper. Apparently, some were made in “60% nickel, the remainder copper.”8 Elemental analysis of the cent patterns of this year suggests that at best the stated metal percentages were approximate.

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use