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1869 1C PR66 Red PCGS. The original mintage of the proof 1869 Cent is a not overly generous 600 or s

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1869 1C PR66 Red PCGS. The original mintage of the proof 1869 Cent is a not overly generous 600 or s
1869 1C PR66 Red PCGS. The original mintage of the proof 1869 Cent is a not overly generous 600 or so pieces. This fact, however, does not fully explain the rarity of attractive specimens in today's market. For unknown reasons, Mint personnel seem to have polished the obverse dies for this issue after the hardening process. In addition, many of the proof Indian Cents from the late 1860s and early 1870s were struck from leftover reverse dies that had been polished and repolished numerous times. This combination of factors means that many proof 1869 Cents are not deeply reflective and, thus, somewhat limited in eye appeal. Not so the present Gem. Both sides glisten with appreciably mirrored fields. The aesthetic appeal further benefits from full mint luster in deeply set olive hues that brighten to reddish-orange color under a light. Certain angles also reveal a blush of golden shading along the left reverse periphery. Neither the crisp striking definition nor the smooth surfaces are worthy of even the most trivial criticism. This is the first so graded example at PCGS to appear in a Heritage auction in at least a decade. Population: 3 in 66 Red, with none finer (1/03).From the Colburn Collection. 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.