1856 1C Snow-1 PR64 PCGS. CAC....

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1856 1C Snow-1 PR64 PCGS. CAC. The upright of the 5 in the date is repunched, and ONE CENT is tilted. The slant of the denomination makes the reverse variety appear to be Low Leaves, relative to the C, and High Leaves, relative to the T. The E in ONE is open. Snow-1 was struck in proof format and is much rarer than Snow-3, which shares the same obverse die, or Snow-9, the usually encountered proof variety. Rick Snow calls Snow-1 "very rare. Only ten examples are presently known." The present Choice cent is deep chocolate-brown with olive-green undertones. The strike is bold, the reverse is smooth, and the obverse displays only incidental contact.
From The Tom & Jean Fore Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 148710, Base PCGS# 2037, Greysheet# 340419)

Weight: 4.70 grams

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel

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