1879 1C, CAM PR(PCGS#82326)

1879 1C, CAM PR (PCGS#82326)

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

Lot Description: Gem Cameo Proof 1879 Cent 1879 Indian Cent. Snow-PR1. Repunched Date. Proof-66 RD Cameo (PCGS). CAC. This Gem Proof cent displays vivid deep rose color and a boldly cameoed finish. The silky smooth surfaces are enhanced by a razor sharp strike and abundant eye appeal. The mintage of 3,200 Proofs is one of the more generous in the Proof Indian cent series. Snow-PR1 is a scarce die marriage for the issue -- five are known in total, per Snow (2014) -- and it is significant as one of the few collectable varieties among Proof Indian cents. A loupe reveals bold repunching at the base of the digit 1 in the date, within both loops of the digit 8 and, to a lesser extent, within the digit 9. This obverse die was later used to produce circulation strikes, which are attributed as Snow-1. Among extant Proofs one would be hard pressed to improve upon this lovely Gem. Provenance: From the ESM Collection. PCGS Population: 3; 2 finer in this category (both Proof-67 RD Cameo). CAC Population: 1 in the Cameo category. PCGS# 82326. NGC ID: 229Y. Click here for certification details from PCGS.