Lot 3286
1867 Pattern Cent. Nickel, plain edge. . J-552. . P-614. PCGS graded AU-58 Rarity 8. In an old green label holder. Pop 1; the only coin graded. Lustrous fields ripple with original mint bloom. Against this are set nicely subdued, matte design elements residing under attractive medium golden brown with accents of silvery gray. Substantial detail to the highpoints on this fine example, although an ineffectual imprint was left in a few areas by the recoil of the dies, possibly due to the hard nickel alloy. The few weak spots include the tips of the upper feathers, ERTY and the end of the ribbon. On the reverse, portions of the lower wreath are also soft around the bow that ties the arrows to the wreath. A deeper toning area at the center as well. Extremely Rare and the only example certified. Judd originally had this piece as Rarity-7, but it has since been advanced by Pollock to Rarity-8, and justifiably so. Obverse and reverse: The dies used to coin regular-issue Proof coins this year. (PCGS # 60762) .
Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000.
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