Lot 649
1861. NGC graded Proof 66. Fully brilliant with a hint of light tone. Only 1,000 struck. Among the better defined issues in the Proof copper-nickel Indian Cent series, this scintillating 1861 breaks with trend and displays uncommon gleaming originality in the fields, topping the highest points of the design with keen-edge details from a full blow by the dies. Each feather in the headdress is clearly defined. Both sides are graced with delicate toning. Both sides spot-free. The entire coin heart-stoppingly beautiful. Out on an original mintage of 1,000 Proofs, only about 400 were released. The survivor rate seems to be quite low, perhaps many substandard examples were subsequently spent, or included collections as non-Proofs. Pop 6; 2 finer, 1 in 66 Star, 1 in 66+.
Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000.
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