1864 1C Bronze, RB PR(PCGS#2277)

1864 1C Bronze, RB PR (PCGS#2277)

The June 2013 Baltimore Auction

详细说明: 1864 Indian Cent. Bronze. Proof-66 RB (PCGS). OGH. A satiny Gem Proof from the first year of bronze small cent coinage -- copper-nickel cent coinage came to an end in mid-May 1864 with the striking of the first thin-planchet bronze Indian cents. The surfaces are deep orange-red with splashes of lively rose iridescence. The <em>Guide Book </em> suggests a Proof mintage for the date of "150+" pieces, though the Whitman-Snow reference on the series notes: "The typically reported mintage is 150, but this is unreasonably low. While this issue is quite scarce, it always seems to be available. More than 200 examples have been recorded graded by ANACS, NGC, and PCGS combined. Even with duplicate submissions it seems unlikely that the mintage is anywhere near 150. A more realistic estimate may be 300." Whether you subscribe to the 150 figure or the 300 figure, or perhaps to Dave Bowers' estimate of 400 to 500 pieces, one thing is certain: this is a rare issue and a coin that should see spirited bidding activity as a result.