1858 1C J-208 PR(PCGS#11885)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

5599

Grade

PR65

Prix

3 600

Description du lot

1858 Pattern Indian Cent. Judd-208, Pollock-259. Rarity-1. Copper-Nickel. Plain Edge. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC. Transitional issue. Obv:Longacre's Indian motif as adopted in 1859, here dated 1858, the point of Liberty's bust rounded. Rev:The regular issue design of 1859, with a laurel (or olive -- the Mint used both designations in its correspondence) wreath enclosing the denomination ONE CENT. A gorgeous Gem Proof with rich olive-brown patina and underlying blue and gold iridescence. The fields are lightly reflective and frame satiny frosted devices. This particular pattern was exceedingly popular at the time of issue, continuing into several later years, and became a stock in trade item for Mint officers who struck them privately. PCGS Population: 18; 5 finer. PCGS# 11885. NGC ID: 29BP. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.