Lot 1921
1848 Braided Hair Cent. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. An excellent example of this scarce proof issue, the surfaces are spot free and toned a dark chocolate brown in color. Fully struck as expected, with no significant signs of handling whatsoever. Faint hairlines perhaps account for the moderate grade. The 1 is recut with a thin line through the lower part of the upright, extending both left and right (probably the base of an erroneously cut high 1), and the second 8 is slightly recut at base. PCGS has graded 6 as PR-64 and 2 higher, in the various color combinations, although none have been seen in full Red by that service. One for the date or type collector.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500.
From the Michael Riordan collection.
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