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1859 Cent, Snow-2, FS-302, MS65
Repunched Date, Tied for Finest Certified

1859 1C Repunched Date, Snow-2, FS-302, MS65 PCGS. Repunching is clearest on the 8, but also at the base of the 1 and the flag of the 5. Snow-2 is very scarce to rare, according to the Cherrypickers' Guide. PCGS has only seen 16 submissions specifically designated as such. This is one of two Gems, and none are graded higher (1/17). Bright bronze-gold surfaces yield vibrant luster. Fully struck with a pale woodgrain pattern on the obverse, slightly deeper on the reverse.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 227E, Variety PCGS# 37390, Base PCGS# 2052, Greysheet# 285503)

Weight: 4.67 grams

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
February, 2017
16th-19th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Feb 16, 2017 for: $2,820.00
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