what is the grade and appox. value of my new indian head cent 1c..

It looks like an 1859 with an altered date. I also believe that it has been lightly circulated and cleaned.

 

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We need better pics of that date. If it was a J-208 pattern coin that would be sweet!

 

weird!

 

What a great find!

I sure looks like a 1858 PT28, J-208, P-259, Breen 1940 from Rick Snows Flying Eagle & and Indian Cent Attribution Guide. He states that there are 2 die pairs that had the Broad Bust Point and the Laurel wreath with 5 leaves per cluster.

It's hard to tell the which one this is with these pictures. This coin is scarcer than the 1856 Flying Eagle.

With the first die pair only 75 coins were struck in proof or prooflike MS format. Die pair #2 produced over 200 coins, in proof and MS.

If you can, post some clearer pictures so it can be further identified.

Bruce

 

One small problem. He says the date is 1853. Looks like a re-worked coin.

Speedy

 

One small problem. He says the date is 1853. Looks like a re-worked coin

Oh, That's too bad. It would have been great if it was a 1858.
Still would like to see some better pictures.

Bruce

 

any more news on this?

 

How does the saying go ?

Hook......Line.......and..........

(wait for it)

SINKER !

 

Some 3's on IHC's look like 8's, as in the 1873 Closed 3. I'd still like to see a close up of the date so I can put this sleeping dog to bed.

Bruce

 

Very Nice!

 

No bids on it yet, either.
I'm sure someone will.