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PCGS Number: 80453 Coin Date: 1863 Denomination (Short): P1c Denomination (Long): Pattern Cent Variety: Copper Variety 2: J-299 Desg: MS Composition: Copper Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Pattern Coinage Years: 1863 Mint Location: Philadelphia Edge: Plain General Notes: 1863 Cent. Struck from regular dies. J-299 is a transitional issue usually seen with dies oriented medal-turn. Some thick planchet pieces exist and were struck for an unknown reason. Most examples of J-299 were issued with a bronzed finish of chocolate brown hue; all but one known piece are aligned medal-turn. Die varieties exist for J-299. PCGS #: 80453
