Lot 1833
1871. Extremely rare nickel and silver proof set struck in copper! Eight pieces, Three cent nickel through Seated dollar. This set includes the following coins, each of which grades PR-65 Red and Brown or better; Three cent silver J-1047, P-1181, R-7; Three cent nickel J-1045, P-1179, R-7, Shield nickel J-1056, P-1191, R-7; Seated half dime J-1071, P-1207, R-7; Seated dime J-1087, P-1223, R-7; Seated quarter J-1102, P-1238, R-7; Seated half dollar J-1117, P-1253, R-7; Seated silver dollar J-1151, P-1293, R-7. An extraordinary set which came to us from an old time collection. The coins are evenly matched and show faded red slowly toning over to brown. A few show minor specks, but all are highly appealing and extremely rare. Most of the individual coins are represented by one to three in the population reports, and it is likely that these are high rarity-7 coins with less than 5 known of each in copper. Certainly a magnificent pattern set and worthy of the finest collection. Lot of 8 coins.
Estimated Value $35,000-UP.
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