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Copper Die trial J-187
1) PR-63BN PCGS. W. Elliot Woodward's 6th Semi-annual Sale 3/1865:2943: "1857 Cent (nickel size) copper. Fine Proof. Rare." $6 to Cohen.;...; Superior "Chalkey & Ryer" 1/90:2710;... 2) Corroded XF. Smithsonian Institution.

In Woodward's 3/1865 sale (above) lot # 2944 was described as "1857 cent (nickel size [//Meaning not a large cent//]) Struck on planchet nearly double size, rev. plain." It sold for 75¢ to Crosby. The present whereabouts is unknown today.