1860 1C PR68 NGC
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1860 1C PR68 NGC. Snow-PR1. This is the first year of the Indian cent design that was paired with a new reverse featuring 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 continues through the series end in 1909, with only minor modifications along the way. The 1860 issue is the second-most difficult issue in the series and it is 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. This coin shows only a bit of softness on the headdress feather tips, 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 color that is close to the original "white" color copper-nickel Cents had when new. There is only 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. We are unable to locate any significant contact marks. There are, however, a few tiny planchet imperfections (visible only with a glass) that were not eliminated by strike because allegedly the coin 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 example certified by either of the major services and, in fact, only one piece is comes close, an NGC PR67 example. This resplendent proof is sure to be of interest to collectors who are assembling Registry Sets of copper-nickel Indian cents. NGC Census: 1 in 68, 0 ...
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