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Stunning 1859 Cent, PR66 Cameo

1859 1C PR66 Cameo NGC. While the recorded mintage of 1859 proof cents is 800 coins, specialists believe that fewer than 400 pieces actually left the Mint. Rick Snow explains in his Flying Eagle and Indian Cent Attribution Guide, 1859-1869: "The popularity of the new design at the time of issue was anticipated by the Mint which struck a relatively large number of pieces. Judging by the remaining examples extant today, it seems that no more than half the mintage was sold. Early estimates of the number of survivors was under 100. Population reports show the number [of] examples seen at around 300 to 400 pieces. Even with accounting for duplicate submissions, this number seems high."
This Superb Gem retains little of the "white" appearance of copper-nickel cents. Instead it has taken on a rich, even reddish patina that is most attractive. The fields are exceptionally deep for an 1859 proof, and the devices are noticeably frosted yielding a pronounced cameo contrast on each side. A superlative example of this one-year type. Census: 4 in 66, 1 finer (7/08).(Registry values: P6)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2299, PCGS# 82247, GSID# 1468)

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

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