Lot 1541
1863. PCGS graded Proof 65. A lovely example with original toning that is generally seen only on coins that were stored as complete sets for many decades, if not a century, past their original sale. Mottled cobalt-blue and peach-gold toning lightly blankets the obverse, while the reverse exhibits brilliant turquoise-blue and gray color in a somewhat irregular fashion that is deeper on the right side. Satiny devices and nicely reflective fields shine on both sides. There were 460 proof examples struck for collectors this year and survivors are not unusual in lower grades. Gems, however, are very scarce and rarely seen with beautiful original toning as found here. Pop 6; 9 finer, 8 in 66, 1 in 66+. (PCGS # 7006) .
Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000.
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