The ring cent of 1850. Per Pollock, these were made in response to a Congressman Sam F. Vinton of the House Ways and Means Committee's bill drafted in 1849 to reduce the size of the one cent piece. A notation in George Eckfeld's journal state that "first cent struck in March 13th 1850". All examples appear to have been struck after the die showing "USA" and "One Tenth Silver" broke badly. We are unaware of any example struck from 2 perfect dies. To see the die breaks, simply click on the thumbnail image above to enlarge or see the image of the unperforated example below. These were struck as follows: Billon with central perforation J119/P134 as either originals or restrikes with between 1 and 2 dozen believed to exist. Billon without central perforation J120/P135 restrikes only with less than 10 confirmed including examples in the Connnecticut State Library and Durham Museum. To see all available images, click here. Copper with central perforation J121/P136 as both originals and restrikes. Some may have been pickled or silver-plated at the Mint. Over a dozen are known. Copper without central perforation J122/P137 restrikes only with just the following 2 confirmed: To see all available images of this and the next 2, click here. 1) Stacks 8/76 ANA, Stacks 12/80, Superior 5/03 as NGC66RB, Simpson-Heritage 8/21 - PCGS66RB 2) B/M 11/08 - PCGS64RB Copper-nickel with central perforation J123/P138 restrikes only with fewer than a half dozen known. More research is needed on these. Copper-nickel without central perforation J124/P139 restrikes only with just over a dozen known including one in the Connecticut State Library. Photos courtesy of American Numismatic Rarities.