Lot 497
1841 Coronet Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. N-1, the only dies from which Proofs were struck this year. Breen (1977) notes that several of the Proofs of this year have fiery-red color. We suspect this one did too before cleaning as it still retains a fair amount with bright iridescent blue accents. Nice shades of red colors elsewhere. Somewhat blunt strike on the stars and point of the coronet as well as the back of the hair bun; corresponding light strike on many of the leaves in the wreath due to insufficient die pressure. A choice, glittering Proof of this early issue and a rare find for the Large Cent connoisseur. According to Walter Breen (1977), the Philadelphia Mint struck no more than a couple of dozen proof cents in 1841. Pop 8; 2 in 65-RB. (PCGS # 1953) .
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
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| Realized $8,050 |
