 1864 Copper-Nickel. Brilliant Uncirculated. Faded mint color that has turned to light tan on both sides. Examination will find two minor specks on the obverse, one on the arrow shaft of the reverse. The strike is soft as so often seen on these tough as nails planchets. The nickel alloy devastated the dies, causing cracks and rim cuds on most of the coins struck, and many examples show striking softness as seen here.
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