Lot 1084
1859 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65. A very rare and dramatic repunched date, one of the top varieties in the entire Indian Cent series. All four digits are plainly visible repunched to the southwest. This is the finest known example, the only MS-65 known. The current condition census, by Jerry Wysong of the Fly-In Club, shows this MS65, a MS64 and one in the MS-60-62 range, the rest of the 26 reported examples being circulated to some extent. The Cherrypicker's Guide, by J.T. Stanton and Bill Fivaz prices this coin at $10,000. This price is many years old and represents the last wholesale transaction of this coin.
This coin is fully struck with outstanding luster. There are no major marks to speak of. A few light scattered contact marks are seen, but these do not detract from the overall beauty of the coin.
The collecting of Indian cent varieties is still very much in its infancy. Top examples of the most popular varieties are finding enormous demand.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 10,000.
Includes Eagle Eye Photo Seal.
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| Realized $12,075 |
