1864 1C Bronze, CAM PR(PCGS#82278)

June 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1297

等级

PR65CAM

价格

76,789

详细说明

Outstanding Proof 1864 Bronze Indian Cent Among the Finest Cameo Specimens Certified by PCGS 1864 Indian Cent. Bronze. Snow-PR2. Proof-65 RD Cameo (PCGS). Simply put, this is a beautiful coin displaying full, vivid pinkish-rose color on both sides. The Proof strike is razor sharp throughout and the surfaces are as smooth as would be expected at the Gem level of preservation. As impressive as these attributes are, what truly sets this coin apart from the typical Proof 1864 Bronze Indian cent is the boldness of contrast between the fields and devices. The former are well mirrored in finish, especially on the obverse, while the latter possess a satiny to softly frosted texture. The cameo contrast is exceptional and, in fact, this is one of the finest examples of the issue available to today's discerning collectors. Flying Eagle and Indian cent expert Rick Snow (2014) estimates that the Mint struck 300 Proofs of this issue, a one-year type as the only Indian cent produced in bronze composition without the designer's initial L on the obverse. Snow-PR2 accounts for the vast majority of survivors, the author asserting that upward of 200 specimens were coined from these dies. This is a late die state example, a loupe revealing considerable evidence of die rust on Liberty's portrait. PCGS Population: 3; 3 finer in this category (Proof-67 RD Cameo finest). PCGS# 82278. NGC ID: 229F. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.