Lot 969
1916. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. Well struck. Housed in a Secure Plus Holder. Only 1,050 struck. A wonderful example of this scarce Matte Proof issue. Subtle tan-red fields provide the perfect counterpart for the sharp strike with the reverse colors extending in to deeper subtle nuances. Almost pristine surfaces. Pop 51; 15 finer, 1 in 65+, 12 in 66, 1 in 66+, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 3325) .
Matte Proofs: 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.
Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300.
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