Lot 328
1878 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red Cameo. The color alternates between shades of orange and deeper coppery crimson. Lustrous and well struck with pleasing surfaces. The full, bold transfer from the specially made Proof die to planchet seen in the razor-sharp detail of the feathers and leaves as well as first-class boldness on all letters in LIBERTY on the Indian's headband. Red color is rarely found on an Indian cent of the 1870s. Only 2,350 struck. Pop 4; 7 in PF65; 5 in PF66. (PCGS # 82323) .
Estimated Value $500 - 550.
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| Realized $748 |
