1897 1C, CAM PR(PCGS#82380)

The January 2013 Americana Sale

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

13090

Grade

PR67

Prix

10 575

Description du lot

1897 Indian Cent. Proof-67 RD Cameo (PCGS). <strong>Strike: </strong>The strike is bold throughout, with both dies showing considerable frost and the familiar orange-peel texture within the fields. No signs of striking softness are present.<br /> <br /> <strong>Surfaces: </strong>Light tan frost on the devices is offset by the golden-crimson mirror fields. Free of any significant handling traces, and highly appealing for a numismatist who will appreciate&nbsp;the visual appeal of this Superb Gem Proof.<br /> <br /> <strong>Pedigree: </strong>Heritage's sale of the Palm Beach Collection, January 2004, lot 4409; Heritage's sale of the Joseph C. Thomas Collection, April 2009, lot 2103; Cardinal Collection.<br /> <br /> <strong>Commentary:&nbsp;</strong>Proofs of this era in Superb Gem grade with full Red surfaces are extremely rare. We have only ever seen a few.