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1859 1C PR67 NGC....
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Sold on May 29, 2008 for:
$19,550.00
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Description
Wonderful 1859 PR67 Cent
One of the Three Finest Known
1859 1C PR67 NGC. An important one-year type coin, with a
reported mintage of 800 pieces. Richard Snow writes of the 1859
proof in his Flying Eagle and Indian Cents reference: "Very
rare, as many were unsold and melted. Probably under a hundred
pieces survive as no question proofs. Intense collector demand for
this one year type." Walter Breen, in his Proof Coins
encyclopedia queries: "Do as many as forty survive?"NGC/PCGS population figures would seem to indicate that the extant population is higher; the two services have certified about 350 examples. Undoubtedly, a number of these are resubmissions or crossovers.
The Superb Gem offering here ranks among the three finest known examples! The reflective fields are a beautiful orange-gold, and establish pronounced contrast with the light tan motifs, especially when the coin is tilted slightly under a light source. A powerful strike imparts complete definition to the design elements, and both sides are immaculately preserved. All in all, great overall eye appeal! Census: 2 in 67, 0 finer (4/08).
From The Estate of Robert R. Rollins Collection, Part One.(Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2299, PCGS# 2247, Greysheet# 1467)
Weight: 4.67 grams
Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel
View all of [The Estate of Robert R. Rollins Collection, Part One ]
Auction Info
2008 May Long Beach, CA Signature Auction #1108 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May-Jun, 2008
28th-2nd
Wednesday-Monday
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