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Sale 81
The Pre-Long Beach Sale
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Lot 685 |
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1866. NGC graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. A lovely Red and Brown Gem Proof. Only 725 proofs struck. This year's coinage from dies made from the hub of 1864-70 by James B. Longacre, with slightly larger berries than on 1871-73 (from another hub made by Longacre's successor as Mint Engraver, William Barber). Pop 40; 16 finer with 1 in 65* and 15 in 66.
Estimated Value $750 - 800.
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| Realized
$911 |
Lot 686 |
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1869. NGC graded MS-63 Red & Brown. Nice mint red, and a sharp strike on the key shield and wreath. This series was produced from 1864 until 1873.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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$400 |
Lot 687 |
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1871. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown CAC Approved. Uniform Red and Brown. Only 960 proofs struck. From the second hub (that of 1871-73 made by engraver William Barber) with smaller berries than before that are more distinct from the stems. A scarce Proof issue (PCGS # 3646) .
Estimated Value $500 - 550.
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$793 |
Lot 688 |
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1871. NGC graded MS-64 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Scarce in this choice condition. High production amounts in 1864-65 at the time of the Civil War receeded each year thereafter until the series ended in 1873. Pop 62; 65 finer, 1 in 64+, 55 in 65, 9 in 66.
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
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$564 |
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