1870 1C "Pick-Axe" FS-303, RB MS(PCGS#569247)

Internet Auction #917

Auktionator

David Lawrence RC

Losnummer

1010

Erhaltungsgrad

MS65RB

Preis

2.250

Losbeschreibung

1870 1c PCGS MS65 RB (Pick-Axe, FS-303) DLRC #: 976193 // PCGS #: 2098 A rare variety of this key date in the Indian cent series, the "Pick Axe" is formed from die damage around the designer's (James Longacre) "L" initial at the end of the ribbon of the Indian. A pretty gem with lovely surfaces, the Pick Axe is a glaring admission from the latest edition of the Cherrypicker's Guide, but is noted in earlier editions. * Category : Small Cents * Series : Indian Cents * Type : Indian Head, Shield Reverse (Bronze) * Years for Type : 1864-1909 * Strike : Business * Denomination : Cent * Mint Location : Philadelphia * Designer : James B. Longacre * Composition : 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin * Weight : 3.11g * Edge Type : Plain