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1855 Knob on Ear
| Weight | 10.89 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 1,574,829 Combined mintage for all 1855 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 100% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-288 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1855:
- 1855 Slanted 55 · Slanted 55
- 1855 Upright 55 · Upright 55
External references
The 1855 Knob on Ear variety shows a small raised bump or knob on Liberty's ear, caused by a defect or foreign material in the die. The feature is visible under magnification and is consistent across all coins from this die. The variety is collected for its visual oddity and carries a modest premium over standard 1855 cents.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $19.50 | $23 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $30 | $35 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $40 | $46 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $57 | $65 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $121 | $140 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $141 | $163 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $225 | $260 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $425 | $450 |
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