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1861 1C PR66 PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Ex: Heathgate. This is the single finest proof 1861 Indian.

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1861 1C PR66 PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Ex: Heathgate. This is the single finest proof 1861 Indian.
1861 1C PR66 PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Ex: Heathgate. This is the single finest proof 1861 Indian Cent graded by PCGS (10/02). Registry Set collectors who are competing for top honors need this coin--expect fierce bidder competition. This is a beautiful example with frosty devices and moderately deep mirrors in the fields. A few small, identifying contact marks are visible on the reverse over the N and E in ONE. Nevertheless, this is an outstanding example of this exceptionally elusive date in the proof copper-nickel Indian Cent series. The difficulty that collectors face in finding outstanding survivors of this is due to poor methods of production at the Mint. Most of the proof Cents delivered this year received only one blow from the dies, and neither the obverse nor the reverse were extensively polished prior to striking. Although 1,000 pieces were originally produced, only approximately 400 coins were released. The survival among those coins that actually left the Mint is also low, as many substandard examples are believed to have been spent or mistakenly included in collections as business strikes. The present Gem has been given an Eagle Eye Photo Seal by Rick Snow that attests to its quality.Ex: "Heathgate" Collection (Goldbergs, 2/2001), lot 1087, where it realized $19,550.From the Joseph P. Gorrell Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions.