1881 1C, CAM PR(PCGS#82332)

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

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5029

Grade

PR66CAM

Price

2,280

Lot Description

Gem Cameo Proof 1881 Cent 1881 Indian Cent. Snow-PR1. Proof-66 RD Cameo (PCGS). Offered is a gorgeous specimen, with the obverse exhibiting bright medium rose color while the reverse displays iridescent salmon pink overtones to deep olive-orange. Both sides are universally smooth and feature a razor sharp strike and solid field to device contrast. An impressive strike and condition rarity from a generous mintage of 3,575 Proofs. One of four known die marriages of the Proof 1881 cent, Snow-PR1 is attributable by the presence of a tiny die dot in the obverse field after the final letter A in AMERICA. Provenance: From the ESM Collection. PCGS Population: 4; 0 finer in this category. PCGS# 82332. NGC ID: 22A2. Click here for certification details from PCGS.