1854 1C J-163 Original, BN (Proof)

Jaime Hernandez: The 1854 J-163 Pattern Flying Eagle cent was one of the first pattern cents introduced as a possible replacement for the Large cent coins.

Obverse: The 1854 J-163 Pattern obverse is arched with 13 stars around the flying eagle, as opposed to having the words United States of America, like they are displayed on 1856 flying eagle cents.

The eagle is positioned at a slightly different angle compared to the 1856 flying eagle cent design.

The date is significantly larger than the date displayed on 1856 flying eagle cents.

Reverse: The 1854 J-163 reverse contains a smaller laurel olive wreath as opposed to containing a large wreath composed of corn, tobacco, cotton and wheat as seen on 1856 flying eagle cents.

The words One Cent are much smaller than that of 1856 flying eagle cents.

The words United States of America are located on the reverse instead of being on the obverse.

Ron Guth:

Originals and Restrikes of Judd 163 are differentiated by weight. Originals should weigh between 90-100 grains and Restrikes should weigh approximately 113 grains.