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(Circa 1964) General Motors Roller Press "Cent" MS62 Brown NGC....
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Sold on Aug 1, 2008 for:
$5,175.00
Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder
Description
Pollock-Unlisted General Motors Cent
Struck on an Experimental Roller Press
(Circa 1964) General Motors Roller Press "Cent" MS62 Brown
NGC. 20mm. 4.4 gm. The present piece is unlisted in the Pollock
pattern reference, but a similar piece is described under
Pollock-4055 as "Obverse: Bust of Lincoln facing left [sic?]
without inscription or date. Very similar to the motif featured on
Lincoln cent pieces. A dash-like symbol is presented above
Lincoln's head. Reverse: The word STAFF is inscribed within a
rectangular cartouche at the center, with MANUFACTURING above and
DEVELOPMENT below. ... It has been suggested that the G.M. Lincoln
Head pieces were among the first prototypes made, probably before
the G.M. personnel were fully aware of regulations governing the
production of experimental pieces." The present piece is even
simpler than Pollock-4055, and presumably predates it. There is no
dash above the bust, which faces right. The reverse legend is
identical, but there is no rectangular cartouche. Satiny with a
granular portrait, as made. Mint red emerges from the reverse
legends. The alloy and edge are unknown.
Auction Info
2008 July-August Baltimore, MD (ANA) US Coin Signature Auction #1114 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2008
30th-3rd
Wednesday-Sunday
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