Lot 1078
1860. PCGS graded Proof 65. CAC Approved. In early 1860 the portrait was redesigned significantly for some unknown reason. The main difference in the two designs is the shape of the bust truncation. The type of 1859 has a short pointed bust truncation. The type adopted in 1860 has a more rounded bust point. All Proofs are struck from the rounded bust design.
Prooflike fields and outstanding surfaces. The coin has all the appearences of the Proof issue and may be a proof striking. Accoring to Rick Snow's it shares the same die diagnostics as the Snow-PR1 proof issue. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Only 1,000 struck. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pop 41; 11 finer in 66. (PCGS # 2253)
The shield adopted for 1860 and used on Indian Cents until 1909 is simple in design – 13 vertical stripes, or the paleways, surmounted by a set of horizontal lines, or chief. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700
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