Lot 698
1858 Pattern Cent. Copper, plain edge. . Judd-209. Pollock-260 Rarity-8. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. This pattern is similar to the design adopted and first used in 1859 with the laurel wreath reverse, but with the 1858 date. An attractive specimen, mostly brick red on the obverse, somewhat darker on the reverse. An excellent strike with all details sharp and clear. The surfaces are for the most part immaculate, and we feel that were it not for the small areas of darker toning along the right side and bottom of the obverse, this specimen would have been graded higher. It may still upon resubmission and deservedly so. Rated Rarity 8 in the most recent Judd revision, with only 2 or 3 specimens estimated to exist. Population 1 and the only coin graded Red Brown. One other example graded by PCGS was a PF-63 BN. This important rarity is most worthy of consideration. Perhaps an advanced Indian Cent collector will find a place in his cabinet for this super rare beauty (PCGS # 11888) .
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
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