Lot 956
1873 Indian Head Cent. Doubled "LIBERTY". PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. The King of the Indian Cents! This is the coveted Doubled LIBERTY and a top quality one at that! The obverse is bold and full while the reverse shows a slight lack of detail on the outer leaves of the right wreath only. This is not due to a weak strike, but to some debris on the planchet during striking. Regardless, it is full where it counts and the definition of the doubling is one of the best we have seen on this variety.
The obverse is mostly brown and gold with tinges of purple in the southwest quadrant. There is hardly a mark. The reverse is mostly brown as well. The feather detail and the LLIBBEERRTTYY is chisel sharp.
This variety was not discovered, until 1959, a few years after the 1955 doubled die Lincoln cent became known. The popularizing of doubled die varieties developed in the early 1960's and today doubled dies are avidly collected by many mainstream collectors. The 1873 Doubled LIBERTY is one of the top doubled die, one that elicits a WOW from most collectors the first time they see it.
The rarity of this variety is well known. Only 2 are graded MS65RB by PCGS and a single NGC example. Of the 10 coins graded by PCGS in the MS64 grade, some are simply problem pieces, which have a tendency to lower the price perception when they come up for sale at auction. Although graded BN, this coin is one of the top examples of this variety available in any grade! This coin has everything expected for the grade and is worthy of a very strong bid. This is one of the highlights of the Chiro Collection. Pop 4; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 2115) .
Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000.
Ex : The "Chiro" Collection. Eagle Eye Photo Seal accompanies this lot.
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| Realized $14,375 |
