1858 1C J-211 PR(PCGS#11893)

The Regency Auction 51

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

302

Grade

PR64

Price

1,939

Lot Description

FROM THE GLORIOUS PATTERN COLLECTION. A similar design to the adopted Indian Head cent which began to be struck for circulation the following year. The obverse is that of a regular Indian cent, but dated 1858; the reverse is an oak wreath, without the shield, similar to that issued 1860-1909. Struck in copper nickel with a plain edge, it is a Rarity-4. Sharply struck with crisp devices. Brilliantly reflective fields have a soft iridescent overtone and a few minor flecks attest to the originality of this near-GEM. PCGS 29, NGC 20. This is the most recent PCGS PR64 example to sell, realizing $2,280 in the 2018 FUN auction. The PCGS Price Guide value is $2,450. Fewer than a dozen are graded finer. Cert. Number 34361515 PCGS # 11893