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Desirable 1858 Small Letters Cent, PR65

1858 1C Small Letters PR65 PCGS. Snow PR-1. High Leaves, Closed E in ONE. Perhaps 100 to 200 Small Letters proof cents were coined and distributed, apparently with 12-coin sets of copper-nickel cent patterns. Among proof Flying Eagle cents, this issue is the most often seen, however, still deserves the title "rare." It is generally believed that the dies, or at least the obverse die, were engraved by Anthony Paquet, using his letter font intended for dimes. Many of the letters have the slightly more delicate appearance usually associated with Paquet's work. The Gem offered here is a light tan beauty with sharp design features. The obverse has a slightly more golden appearance than the reverse. A few spots and splashes of toning are noted, although these are very slight. Housed in a green-label holder. Population: 7 in 65, 0 finer (2/09).
Ex: Heritage (6/2005), lot 5130.
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 272W, PCGS# 2043, GSID# 15318)

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel
Weight: 4.67 grams
Weight: 0.14496oz
Mintage: 280

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