Lot 499
1855 Coronet Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 63 Brown. Well struck with uniform mahogany brown color. One of the 100 proofs struck of the Slanting 5s variety. There is a tiny die chip noted at the front of the coronet, a diagnostic of the N-10 dies. The fields are also nicely reflective, but not as deeply mirrored as later, mass produced Proof coinage. The striking details are fully brought up, as one can only find on choice Proofs, and the rims are wide, even, and squared off. The medium to deep brown color in the centers turns to a lovely wood-grain texture at the margins. There is a small spot of carbon by the 13th star. Pop 3; 5 better. (PCGS # 1994) .
Estimated Value $3,700 - 4,000.
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