i need help in Identifying a coin

novicecollector

I’ve inherited a coin that was graded pr64 and its an 1858 J-212 type P1c Indian penny. I am trying to figure out its worth and possible how to sell it. It is not the only coin in my collection just the most elusive. I can’t find information on it anywhere. It has the standard 1858 face on it on the obverse, but on the reverse it has a Reith and shield, more seemingly common to a 1859 I believe. And that eludes me. So I figured to join this message board and maybe get some help on identification.

Thanks Dave

coinguy1

Hi Dave,

That pattern coin in that grade (if graded PR 64 by PCGS or NGC, at least) is worth approximately $1500, based upon recent auction prices realized. It is fairly common as patterns go and has a fairly well defined/narrow price/value range.

Russ

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Russ, NCNE

Russ

HMM...I see you actually already got an answer to your question.

Russ, NCNE

novicecollector

thanks ya'all i have more infor than i had this morning and now i just have to find a good place that i can sell it to or from not real fond of ebay. and suggestions on that part of it now?

dave

pharmer

I'd keep it. Something like that is likely to keep going up in value. It's not like the wisconsin extra leaf quarters where there are hundreds flooding the market.