1908 1C, CAM PR(PCGS#82413)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5057

Grade

PR66CAM

Price

7,800

Lot Description

Lovely Gem Proof 1908 Cent 1908 Indian Cent. Snow-PR1. Repunched Date. Proof-66 RD Cameo (PCGS). CAC. Lovely pale rose surfaces display blushes of iridescent salmon pink. The rare cameo finish is particularly noteworthy, with the devices having a frosted finish that is unusual for an issue that is typically encountered with universally reflective features. Expertly preserved, as well, this solidly graded premium Gem is sure to appeal to astute Indian cent collectors. Far scarcer than its Proof counterparts from the 1880s, the Proof 1908 has a relatively small mintage of 1,620 coins. Distribution was divided between 545 coins in the silver Proof sets and 1,075 coins in the minor Proof sets. Snow-PR1 is the more frequently encountered of the two known die marriages, attributable by repunching to the digits 19 in the date. Provenance: From the ESM Collection. PCGS Population: 7; 0 finer in this category. CAC Population: 3; 0. PCGS# 82413. NGC ID: 22AX. Click here for certification details from PCGS.