1881 1C J-1666, RB PR(PCGS#72062)

The June 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4079

Grade

PR64RB

Price

2,644

Lot Description

1881 Pattern Liberty Cent. Judd-1666, Pollock-1866. Rarity-6+. Copper. Plain Edge. Proof-64 RB (NGC). Barber's head of Liberty as used on the 1883-1913 Liberty nickels at center, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around, date below, reverse with Roman numeral I at center of agricultural wreath. Though denominated as a cent, the diameter is much smaller and is closer in size overall to a half dime. The uspatterns.com website suggests just a dozen or so examples of Judd-1666 are known. PCGS# 72062.