Lot 782
1913. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Some flyspecks. Only 2,983 Proofs struck. Matte Proofs were struck in 1909-16. The types of coin designs in this period (Lincoln cent, Buffalo nickel, Mercury dime, etc.) did not permit the making of bright finish or brilliant Proof specimens. It seems that the face of the die touches almost every part of the planchet on the Victor D. Brenner cents, dulling the surface of even a polished blank. Proof coins of the series therefore were issued with a matte or sandblast finish. It was not until the 1930s that the mint developed a technique (still challenging) of creating polished mirror Proofs. A rare opportunity to acquire a choice Red and Brown Proof of 1913. Pop 123; 86 finer (PCGS # 3316) .
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
Ex: Garrett Collection.
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