1896 Pattern Cent. Judd-1769, Pollock-1985. Rarity-6+. Aluminum. Plain Edge. Proof-62 (PCGS).Obv: A ribbon inscribed LIBERTY crosses a shield with 13 stripes, two crossed poles are behind the shield and topped with a liberty cap (left) and eagle (right). The Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM is above, the date 1896 is below, and 13 stars are arranged at the border seven left, six right. Rev: A curved olive sprig surrounds the denomination 1 CENT, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border. Attractive silver gray surfaces with a satiny finish throughout. Examples of this type are metallurgical trial pieces, Judd-1769 with at least a dozen specimens known in four different aluminum alloys.
