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Very Scarce 1857 Small Date Cent Proof

1857 1C Small Date PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. N-3. The more easily located of the proof 1857 large cents, Breen estimated that more than 80 pieces may still exist today as recognizable proofs. The obverse is a mottled golden-bronze color with hints of violet about the peripheral stars, the reverse being similarly toned but several shades darker. Struck just slightly off-center, a hallmark of N-3 proofs, with wire rims that are still visible within the holder. Population: 5 in 64, 4 finer (6/01).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2275, PCGS# 2001, GSID# 1208)

Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
Weight: 0.47549oz
Mintage: 238


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2001
8th-11th Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Aug 8, 2001 for: Not Sold
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