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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Patterns (1859) series of Pattern Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 7 distinct entries with CPG® values between $36,000.00 and $66,000.00.

History and Overview

After 1858, the Flying Eagle cent was discontinued for regular circulation use, and in 1859, the Indian Head motif was adopted, descending from the pattern issues of 1858, specifically J-208. The Indian Head style would be used through 1909, modified slightly along the way. The reverse for the 1859 cent illustrates the “laurel” or “olive” (Mint correspondence used both terms) wreath earlier used on 1858 patterns. The motif proved to be excellent for striking the coins up properly as the high-relief Indian Head at the center was oppo

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  Patterns (1859) Value Range Favorite
Patterns (1859) Value Range  
(1859) P$20 Copper, J-258 PR BN
$36,000
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$66,000
$36,000 - $66,000
(1859) P$20 Copper, J-258 PR RB
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(1859) P$20 Copper, J-258 PR RD
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(1859) P$20 Copper, J-259 PR BN
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(1859) P$20 Copper, J-259 PR RB
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(1859) P$20 Copper, J-259 PR RD
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(1859) P$20 Copper Gilt, J-259 PR
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Patterns (1859) series of Pattern Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 7 distinct entries with CPG® values between $36,000.00 and $66,000.00.

History and Overview

After 1858, the Flying Eagle cent was discontinued for regular circulation use, and in 1859, the Indian Head motif was adopted, descending from the pattern issues of 1858, specifically J-208. The Indian Head style would be used through 1909, modified slightly along the way. The reverse for the 1859 cent illustrates the “laurel” or “olive” (Mint correspondence used both terms) wreath earlier used on 1858 patterns. The motif proved to be excellent for striking the coins up properly as the high-relief Indian Head at the center was oppo

...

Catalog Detail