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1909 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Perhaps in anticipation of heav

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:2,600.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1909 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Perhaps in anticipation of heav
<B>1909<1C> PR66 Red PCGS.</B></I> Perhaps in anticipation of heavy demand by the numismatic community for the newly designed cent, 2,198 matte proofs were produced by the Philadelphia Mint. While the Lincoln cent itself was an instant hit, the concept of non-brilliant proofs was not and mintages waned for the next six years before being discontinued. This specimen is one of a small percentage of proofs from this initial year that received proper care and preservation for a foresighted collector. Both sides exhibit glowing golden-tan surfaces that have miraculously escaped virtually all signs of carbon. The strike is, of course, needle sharp and no reportable disturbances can be found even under magnification. Population: 35 in 66, 6 finer (3/06). <BR><BR><B>Important notice:</B> Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Since eBay bids are not shown to us until we open the lot on the floor, we treat those bids just like floor bids. In most cases the floor responds before the eBay bid is presented to us, due to Internet lag time, so for consistency we have made it a policy that floor bids are always considered first over tie eBay live bids. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid. This lot is being auctioned in conjunction with a live floor auction by Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers. All final auction and invoice information will be supplied by Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers, and all other information should be considered preliminary. Lot:694 <BR><BR><B>Winning Notification and Billing:</B> After the FINAL session in this auction is complete, Heritage will send e-mail and snail mail invoices. This process normally takes several days. All final auction and invoice information will be supplied by Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers, and all other information should be considered preliminary. <BR><BR>This auction will be conducted on a live auction floor and over the Internet through eBay Live. If you choose to place an absentee bid, please take a moment to <font color='#0000ff'><u><a href='http://pages.ebay.com/liveauctions/help/before/laabsentee.html'>learn how eBay Live absentee bidding works</a></u></font><font color='#000000'>