Lot 705
1869 Pattern Five Cents. Aluminum, plain edge. . Judd-688. Pollock-769. PCGS graded Proof 63. An extremely rare trial strike of the regular dies. At arm's length, this specimen might seem to be a higher grade as it is quite well struck and brilliant. Only upon closer examination do we see some light hairlines, mostly on the reverse, acquired during a prevoius cleaning. Judd lists rarity as High 7 with 4 to 6 pieces known. Pop 1 with 1 in 65 and 1 in 66. Housed in an older green label PCGS holder (PCGS # 60913) .
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000.
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