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January 1860 New Orleans, Louisiana printed circular to Genoa, Italy,
pair 1c perforated 1857 issue adhesives paying circular rate
The
two cent printed matter rate went into effect in 1851 and covered only
the United States and British carriage. France charged Sardinia 2
decimes transit and Sardinia collected 32 centes on arrival.
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1857
Flying Eagle penny minted in Philadelphia
1860
Indian Head penny minted in Philadelphia
An
Act of February 21, 1857 provided for the coinage of the first small
cent to be composed of 88% copper and 12% nickel. The design was soon
changed and in 1860 a shield was added to the reverse.
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