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PCGS Number: 11121 Coin Date: 1795 Denomination (Short): P1c Denomination (Long): Pattern Cent Variety: Copper Variety 2: J-20 Desg: MS Composition: Copper Mintage: 6 est. known Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Pattern Coinage Years: 1795 Mint Location: Philadelphia Edge: Reeded General Notes: Copper cent from the regular dies used to coin Sheldon-79 (Breen-1677, dies 6-G), flowing hair style, but with reeded edge. These seem to have been struck on 168-grain planchets. The edge has vertical raised ridges or reeds. About a half dozen pieces are known, the demand for which is exceedingly strong as these are listed among regular-issue copper cents. PCGS #: 11121
