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1860 Pointed Bust
| Weight | 4.67 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 20,566,000 Combined mintage for all 1860 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 88% Copper, 12% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-311 |
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The 1860 Pointed Bust variety uses an obverse die where the lowest point of Liberty's bust is shaped to a sharper, more angular point than on standard 1860 dies. The distinction is in the contour of the bust truncation at the bottom of the portrait, which is more rounded on the standard version and more tapered on the Pointed Bust. The difference is subtle but consistent across all coins from this die.
The Pointed Bust is a transitional variety that connects the 1859 portrait style to the 1860 modifications. Some specialists believe the Pointed Bust dies were prepared earlier, possibly carrying forward a portrait punch from the 1859 production, before the standard 1860 bust style was finalized. The variety is recognized by major grading services and carries a modest premium over the standard 1860.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $19.50 | $23 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $28 | $32 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $36 | $42 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $53 | $61 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $85 | $98 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $135 | $155 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $245 | $280 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $615 | $650 |
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