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1859 1C PR67 NGC. Designed by James Barton Longacre, the ...
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Sold on Nov 7, 2003 for:
$12,075.00
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Description
Superb Proof 1859 Indian Head Cent
1859 1C PR67 NGC. Designed by James Barton Longacre, the Indian cent made its debut in 1859. This initial delivery displayed a simple reverse design with the denomination ONE CENT enclosed in a laurel wreath. Since Longacre's oak wreath and shield motif was adopted in 1860, the 1859 has become doubly important as a one-year type. In the late 1850s, proof sets were not as popular among collectors as they are today, and a sizeable percentage of the 800 specimens reportedly struck was undoubtedly melted as unsold. This nearly flawless, razor sharp representative has acquired a hint of violet patina in the fields, but is totally void of carbon and is otherwise essentially as made nearly a century and a half ago. Population: 2 in 67, 0 finer (7/03).(#2247)Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2299, PCGS# 2247, Greysheet# 1467)
Weight: 4.67 grams
Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel
Auction Info
2003 November Signature Sale #334 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2003
7th-10th
Friday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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