Lot 1085
1871 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. Deep mahogany in color. Spot free surfaces. Light die polish lines on both sides. On 1871 proofs, the date is found with the 71 apart, 71 almost touching and the 71 firmly touching. This example is the firmly touching style, which is much rarer than the others. In fact, this is the first one that has been recorded. The first digit in the date is also repunched.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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| Realized $2,300 |
