1858 Pattern Indian Cent. Judd-212a, Pollock-263, Snow-PT25a, Snow Die Pair 1. Rarity-5. Copper-Nickel. Plain Edge. Proof-64 (PCGS).Obv: The regular issue Indian cent design of 1859 to early 1864, with rounded bust truncation and the date centered. Rev: The denomination ONE CENT within an oak wreath with a broad ornamental shield at the top. An olive sprig and group of three arrows are bound at the base of the wreath. A fully struck, satin to modestly reflective specimen with strong visual appeal. Examples of this type were distributed as part of 12-piece pattern Proof sets, Judd-212 having a slightly higher rate of survival than the other varieties originally included therein. Most pieces in numismatic circles were struck from Die Pair 1, as here, the estimated mintage 75 pieces per Rick Snow (2014). This is a high quality survivor that would do equally well in a specialized pattern collection or advanced Indian cent set.
