1856-1864 Copper-Nickel Cents

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In this just released article, we take a deep look at the nine year span of copper-nickel cents. In 1856, Director of the United States Mint James Ross Snowden, opted for a new one-cent coin alloy composed of 88% copper, 12% nickel. 1864 saw the bronze composition chosen that consists of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc.

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ricko

Nice article, thanks.... I tried again to get the newsletter.... Cheers, RickO

asheland

I like the white cents

johnny9434

A good read