Lot 88
Old US Type Coins
Sold October 23, 2025
- Price realized
- $225
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $300-400
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Cent, Two Cent, Three Cent, Five Cent, and Fifty Cent
Year: 1846 Braided Hair Large Cent One Cent; 1857 Flying Eagle One Cent; 1862 and 1863 Indian Head One Cent; 1864-1865, 1869 Two Cent; 1853, 1871 Three Cent; 1869 and 1874 Shield Five Cent, 1824 Capped Bust Fifty Cent
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade: Various Conditions
Metal: Silver, Copper, and Nickle
Weight: 13.9g total silver coins
Additional Description: The Old U.S. Type Coins from the mid-19th century reflect America’s transition in design and currency needs. The 1846 Braided Hair Large Cent was among the last of its size before the smaller 1857 Flying Eagle Cent made everyday use easier. The Civil War-era Indian Head Cents of 1862 and 1863 symbolize national unity during turbulent times. The Two Cent coins of 1864–1865 and 1869 introduced “In God We Trust,” highlighting patriotic sentiment. The Three Cent pieces of 1853 and 1871 addressed postal needs, while the Shield Five Cents of 1869 and 1874 marked the shift to nickel coinage. The 1824 Capped Bust Fifty Cent piece stands as a fine example of earlier silver coinage, tying together a story of evolving American identity and economy.
Lot details
- Lot
- 88
- Closed
- October 23, 2025
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