Auction Name: 2026 January 14 - 17 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction

Lot Number: 3036

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1829 1C N-6, R.6 as a Proof, Bronzed, PR62 Brown NGC. Soft olive-green hues permeate both sides of this important bronzed proof, complemented by golden highlights that illuminate the reverse lettering. A spot below the bun is noted for pedigree purposes. All known 1829 cent proofs were struck from the same die marriage: N-6. Rumors of a proof example of N-8 in the collection of Dr. George French have not been confirmed. Two proofing processes were used for 1829 proof cents: the familiar brilliant proofs, and bronzed proofs, unique to the series save for one specimen of 1834 N-7. The planchets were treated with bronzing powder prior to striking, causing the distinctive matte-like appearance. This process is typically associated with 19th Century copper mint medals and was also used on early 1860s copper eagle patterns. The reverse is rotated about 45 degrees counterclockwise, mirroring the trend seen on all proofs of this issue.

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