1863 1C J-299, BN PR(PCGS#60454)

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8160

Grade

PR66BN

Price

3,720

Lot Description

Struck from the regular issue dies of the 1863 Indian cent, in medallic alignment. This is a beautiful Gem that reveals both reflective tendencies in the fields and iridescent undertones of antique gold and powder blue iridescence as the otherwise tobacco-brown surfaces dip into a light. The motifs are fully impressed with a soft satin texture. According to Rick Snow (2014), the Mint struck approximately 300 examples of this type between October and December 1863. Judd-299 is one of several popular transitional Indian cent patterns, in this case employing the same design as the regular issue 1864 Bronze without the designer's initial L on the ribbon. It's primary purpose, however, was as a metallurgical trial.