1870 1C, RB PR(PCGS#2298)

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1108

Grade

PR66+RB

Price

4,080

Lot Description

1870 Indian Cent. Proof-66+ * RB (NGC). CAC. An enchanting specimen with iridescent salmon pink and emerald green highlights to overall bright orange surfaces. Light golden-brown toning is also noted for the reverse, thus explaining the RB color designation from NGC. Fully struck with appreciably mirrored fields, this is a remarkably condition rarity from an estimated mintage of 1,000 Proofs. PCGS# 2298. NGC ID: 229N. NGC Census: 1; 0 finer in this category.