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1873 1C Doubled LIBERTY MS62 Red and Brown PCGS

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1873 1C Doubled LIBERTY MS62 Red and Brown PCGS
<B>1873 1C Doubled LIBERTY MS62 Red and Brown PCGS.</B></I> FS-009, Snow-1. Described by Walter Breen in the mid 1950s, this error is widely recognized as the "Chief" of the Indian Cent series. Richard Snow, in his 2006 <I>A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents</B></I>, says: "Today, about 150 examples of the Doubled LIBERTY are known, about 20 of which are in Mint State."<BR> Review of the NGC/PCGS population data indicate that the two services have certified nearly 70 Doubled LIBERTY examples in the various Mint State grades. A number of these, however, are certainly resubmissions or crossovers. The majority of Uncirculated coins are classified as Brown or Red and Brown, and a mere three as Red.<BR> This MS62 Red and Brown specimen displays the dramatic doubling on LIBERTY, the eye and lips, and feather spines. Splashes of crimson and forest-green join the golden-tan patination, and a well executed strike leaves sharp definition on the design elements. All four diamonds are bold. A few minute obverse marks are noted. What appears to be a planchet flaw is located between the D and S.<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> James B. Longacre<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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