Lot 124
1855 C-1 R5 (as a proof). PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown Plus. Beautiful bluish steel and olive with faded mint red covering 25% of the obverse and 10% of the reverse. The fields show many fine die polishing lines and the mirrors are moderately deep, clearly more reflective than either of the 1855 proof strikes offered in the fabulous Missouri Cabinet sale. The only defects, and they are trivial, are a large but barely visible spot of slightly different toning under the chin and a speck of crud nestled between star 2 and the dentils. A premium example of an unquestioned proof strike. Our grade is consistent with the PCGS grade. Only 40 examples struck. Pop 1; 2 finer in 65.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
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| Realized $4,230 |
