1886 1C Type 1, BN PR(PCGS#2345)

1886 1C Type 1, BN PR (PCGS#2345)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Losbeschreibung: 1886 Indian Cent. Type I Obverse. Proof-66 BN (PCGS). CAC. This stunning Gem exhibits a base of rich copper-brown patina to both sides. The reverse reveals embedded cobalt blue and rose iridescence as the coin dips into a light, the obverse with even more pronounced overtones of blue, lilac, rose and orange-apricot. Full striking detail and a lively mint finish to silky smooth surfaces further enhance already outstanding eye appeal. From a total mintage of 4,290 Proofs for the 1886 cent, Rick Snow (2014) estimates that 2,540 coins were from the Type I Obverse hub, as here. Provenance: From the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911. CAC Population: 15; 3. To view all items from the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911 click here. To view supplemental information pertaining to the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911 click here. PCGS# 2345. NGC ID: 272Z. 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.