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Session Two - Monday, January 26, 2015 10:00 am
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1247
1875
.
PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo
. An attractive
snow-white Gem proof with deeply reflective fields and
heavily frosty motifs. From the first year of the short-lived
series, one of 2,790 pieces struck in the proof format. Col-
lectors of the day eagerly sought freshly coined proof
examples of the new denomination. By the following year,
1876, the demand for proofs had been cut by better than
50%, this despite it being America's Centennial year. Only
proofs were struck in the final two years of the denomina-
tion, 1877 and 1878, without business strikes as before. A
glittering Gem example for the finest cabinet.
Pop 10; 3
finer in 66.
(
PCGS # 85303
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $7,000 - 8,000
1248
1875
.
PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo PQ.
CAC
APPROVED.
From the first year of the short-lived series, one
of 1,200 pieces struck in the proof format -- evidently collector
demand was strong for the new denomination. The following
year, 1876, the demand for proofs rose slightly being our
nation's Centennial year as 1,500 were coined. Proofs only were
struck in the final two years of the denomination, 1877 and
1878, without any more circulation strikes. This is an attractive
pale lilac example with frosty motifs and nicely reflective fields.
The toning deepens somewhat toward the rims on each side.
Choice and appealing.
Pop 20; 12 finer, 9 in 65, 3 in 66
.
(
PCGS # 85303
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,000 - 4,400
Ex: The Agora Collection
.
1249
1875
.
PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo
. Lightly toned with
deeper hues at the borders on each side. Frosty motifs and mir-
ror fields explain the assigned Cameo designation. One of 2,970
proofs struck during the initial year of this short-lived denomina-
tion. (
PCGS # 85303
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,000 - 4,400
1250
1875-S. Proof Dies/Wide Collar
.
SEGS graded SP-55.
Very little information is known about why and when this
alleged branch mint proof was struck, and what (if any) occa-
sion could have prompted its manufacture. Breen estimates 12
pieces were coined at San Francisco that exhibit pronounced
proof characteristics. Unfortunately, the dies used to strike
these coins were later used for regular business strikes, as a
number of normal production pieces have been examined and
found to bear the same diagnostics as the proofs.
This specimen is razor sharp throughout with light rubbing on
the highpoints from improper handling. A sharp wire edge still
shows on both sides. Deep, mottled toning of questionable color
blankets much of each side. An important offering, any inter-
ested party should closely examine this lot prior to purchase.
Estimated Value .................................................... $1,000-UP
