1876 1C, CAM PR(PCGS#82317)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

5024

等级

PR66CAM

价格

38,963

详细说明

Outstanding Gem Cameo Proof 1876 Indian Cent 1876 Indian Cent. Snow-PR1. Proof-66 RD Cameo (PCGS). Offered is a truly exceptional example of an issue that ranks as one of the more underrated strike and condition rarities in the Proof Indian cent series. The fields are highly reflective and contrast markedly with satin to softly frosted devices. The cameo finish is bold, as a result, and the eye appeal is enhanced by a vivid blend of reddish-rose, medium orange and pale salmon pink. Fully defined, as expected for a Proof, and displaying superior quality and eye appeal. The Mint produced 1,150 silver Proof sets in 1876, a generous total for the era that reflects the expectation of heightened sales to contemporary collectors in connection with the United States' centennial. Eleven hundred and fifty Proof 1876 Indian cents were struck for inclusion in these sets, along with an unknown number of additional specimens for distribution as part of minor coin Proof sets. According to Rick Snow (2014): "This year's Proof issues are typically of average quality, with mirrors that are best described as medium. Wonderful examples do exist but these are the exception. PR1 has the highest quality dies and these were struck with [a reverse die] first used in 1872." The coin offered here is one of Snow's "wonderful examples" struck from the Snow-PR1 die pairing. Very well produced and preserved, this gorgeous Gem is sure to see spirited bidding among astute Indian cent collectors. Provenance: From the ESM Collection. Earlier from Heritage's FUN Signature Auction of January 2014, lot 3464. PCGS Population: 4; with a single Proof-66+ RD Cameo finer in this category. PCGS# 82317. NGC ID: 229V. Click here for certification details from PCGS.