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1860 1C PR68 NGC....

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:NA Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1860 1C PR68 NGC....
<TR><TD width="100%"><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#79735c><FONT face=arial color=#ffffff size=3><B>Description</B> </FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff><FONT face=arial size=2><B>1860 1C PR68 NGC.</B></I> This is the first year of the Indian Cent design that was paired with a new reverse that featured an oak wreath with a sprig of olive and three arrows knotted at the base with a ribbon, and a federal shield at the top. This design would continue through the end of the series in 1909 with only minor modifications along the way. The 1860 is the second most difficult issue in the series, and it is very difficult to locate in Gem condition. Indian Cent specialist Ron Sirna believes that the majority of the 542 proofs were struck only once. He makes a compelling argument, and this would explain the lack of highpoint definition and only moderate reflectivity seen in the fields on most 1860 proofs. In fact, some proofs of this date are so unconvincing that they have been confused with prooflike business strikes in the past.<BR>This coin shows just a bit of that characteristic softness on the tips of the feathers of the headdress, but the fields have a confirmed reflectivity that would make this piece impossible to confuse with a prooflike business strike. The surfaces display bright honey-golden coloration that is very close to the original "white" color copper-nickel Cents had when new. There is just the slightest accent of pinkish-rose color on each side and a smudge of light blue patina crosses the O and N in ONE on the reverse. Other than that one smear of light blue color, we have been unable to locate any contact marks. There are, however, numerous tiny planchet imperfections (visible only with a glass) that did not strike out of the coin because it allegedly did not receive a second blow from the hammer die. After three scans with a 16x magnifier we have been unable to locate any specks or flecks of carbon on either side of this immaculate coin. This is the finest coin certified by either of the major services, and in fact, only one piece is PR67 (also an NGC coin). Sure to be of interest to collectors who are assembling Registry Sets of copper-nickel Indian Cents. </FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><BR><A name=PricesRealized></A><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%"><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#79735c><A name=PR><FONT face=arial color=#ffffff size=3><B>Previous Prices from Heritage Auctions</B> </FONT></A></TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#f6f6ed>No Prior Data Recorded </TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT face=arial size=1 ?>PLEASE NOTE: All prices realized reflect the final hammer price PLUS the buyer's premium in auctions that charge a buyer's premium. Each item has a notation at the top of the listing indicating whether that lot included a buyer's premium. Example: A item that sells with a final hammer price of $100 and a 20% buyer's premium will display with a price realized of $120. All information listed is intended to be as accurate as possible, but errors are possible. Please use this guide carefully and inform us of any inaccuracies. </FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><BR><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%"><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#79735c colSpan=6><FONT face=arial color=#ffffff size=3><B>Price Guide*</B> </FONT></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#f6f6ed><TD align=middle><B>Grade</B> </TD><TD align=middle><B>Coin World<BR>(Trends)</B> </TD><TD align=middle><B>Numismedia<BR>Retail</B> </TD><TD align=middle><B>Numismedia<BR>Wholesale</B> </TD><TD align=middle><B>Coin<BR>Universe</B> </TD><TD align=middle><B>Heritage<BR>Value Index</B> </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=middle>67</TD><TD align=right>---</TD><TD align=right>---</TD><TD align=right>$9,500.00</TD><TD align=right>---</TD><TD align=right>---</TD></TR><TR style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" bgColor=#cccfdd><TD align=middle>68</TD><TD align=right>---</TD><TD align=right>---</TD><TD align=right>$12,550.00</TD><TD align=right>---</TD><TD align=right>---</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=middle>69</TD><TD align=right>---</TD><TD align=right>---</TD><TD align=right>---</TD><TD align=right>---</TD><TD align=right>---</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD colSpan=6><FONT size=1>*All information listed is intended to be as accurate as possible, but errors are possible. No item may be returned or refused based on this information which is provided as a service to our customers. You should contact each pricing source directly to determine the accuracy of this information. </FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><BR><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%"><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#79735c><FONT face=arial color=#ffffff size=3><B>Population Guide</B> </FONT></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=middle><!-- Begin Output of Population Grid--><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=center><TABLE cellSpacing=0 width="100%" border=1 cellsadding="3"><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=center><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=1><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle bgColor=#f0f1e8 colSpan=2 <CENTER><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>PCGS Pop </B></FONT><CENTER></CENTER></TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle bgColor=#f0f1e8 colSpan=2><CENTER><FONT face=Arial size=2><B>NGC Pop</B></CENTER></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center><FONT face=Arial size=2>(68)</FONT> </TD><TD vAlign=center align=right><FONT face=Arial size=2>0</FONT> </TD><TD vAlign=center><FONT face=Arial size=2>(68)</FONT> </TD><TD vAlign=center align=right><FONT face=Arial size=2>1</FONT> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center><FONT face=Arial size=2>(&gt;68)</FONT> </TD><TD vAlign=center align=right><FONT face=Arial size=2>0</FONT> </TD><TD vAlign=center><FONT face=Arial size=2>(&gt;68)</FONT> </TD><TD vAlign=center align=right><FONT face=Arial size=2>0</FONT> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><!-- End Output of Population Grid--></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><BR><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY><TR> Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. On occasion eBay live bid software cannot keep up with the pace of the auctions where 4-5 lots per minute can hammer down, so we recommend that you place a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions.