"1857" Native-Head (with Shield) Cent Over-Strike, copper-nickel, high-grade

Some evidence of underlying host coin design may be visible. Housed in a non-PVC flip and includes a small certificate.
A surplus Denver Mint coin press is used in the over-striking process.
Over-struck on Native-Head copper-nickel cents of 1860-1864.

No Native-Head cents were produced prior to 1858.

NOTE: Defacing of US coins is legal so long as the defacement isn't for fraudulent purposes.
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