1869 1C J-666, CAM PR(PCGS#860890)

1869 1C J-666, CAM PR (PCGS#860890)

The Regency Auction 60

Losbeschreibung: Ex H.W. Bass, Jr. Collection, as noted on the insert. The FINEST example of this Longacre pattern cent. Sharing nearly the exact design of the then current 3CN (Looks like a miniature PR 3CN, but it's a Cent), just struck on a more narrow nickel planchet. Rated as a Rarity-5. This Judd number was struck using a few different pairs of dies, each with minute differences. This one is P-741. Deep, blazingly reflective mirrors contrast boldly against the thickly frosted devices. both sides show a gentle dusting of iridescent toning and the surfaces are sleek and smooth, free of any mishandling. The reverse has some minor planchet issues, as made, and it does not impact the awesome visual allure. Ex Julian Leidman, by private sale, September 1971; Harry Bass Collection; Bowers & Merena's sale of the Bass Collection, Part I, May 1999, lot 1017; Stack's Bowers, March 2011, lot 6027; Glorious Patterns Collection, Part II, Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 2022, lot 302; Heritage, January 2023, lot 4017. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. The current Collectors Universe value is $8,500 and with NONE FINER, this coin belongs in the FINEST pattern cent collection or specialty set of Longacre patterns. Good luck. Cert. Number 19172498 PCGS # 860890