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Browse Catalogue of Stack's September 2006 Auction Limited to: U. S. Coins → U. S. Small Cents → U. S. Indian Head Cents Page 1 of 2  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's September 2006 → U. S. Coins → U. S. Small Cents → U. S. Indian Head Cents Print these Realized Prices! You'll need the Adobe PDF Reader to view and/or print the prices realized sheet. Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 310 1859 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $400.00 This example of the one-year Copper-nickel, Wreath reverse Cent coinage boasts deeply glowing red-gold toning whose richness gives it a beautiful, almost copper appearance. Minor pin scratches noted above OF on the obverse. 311 1862 Brilliant Proof BR PF $320.00 - on the cusp of fully Choice. Splendid coppery-red and iridescent silver surfaces pulse with underlying reflectivity for vital beauty. One of 550 Proofs struck of this Copper-nickel date. ANACS Cache PF62. 312 1862 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $200.00 Magnification reveals pristine detail. Much original color can be seen on both surfaces among the superbly crafted devices. A tiny reverse die break connects the wreath to the shield. 313 1863 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $400.00 A near immaculate ''blazer'' with a soft iridescent undertone and bold types. 314 1863 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $500.00 This virtual Gem boasts blazing mint lustre coupled with superb surfaces. Close scrutiny reveals pristine detail. 315 1866 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $580.00 Nearly full mint red with a good strike and wonderful lustre. A tough date in this marvelous condition. 316 1868 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $380.00 A near-Gem boasting immaculate glowing red-brown surfaces with red-gold reliefs standing boldly forth from the mirror fields. One of only 600 struck and of the finest seen. PCGS PR64RB. 317 1871 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $525.00 Satiny mint bloom dances over the surfaces of this pristine specimen. Bright red color adds to the magnificent eye appeal of this virtually unimprovable example. 318 1871 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $650.00 This mint red example is bathed in silky mint bloom. Faint hints of an old fingerprint are the only reason this coin does not grade fully Gem. 319 1873 Judd 1256 (R-8). Aluminum, PE. Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $22,000.00 - virtually fully Superb. This obverse shows the minute date with close '3' and the normal oak wreath and shield reverse used for regular Cent coinage. This dazzling coin combines a razor-sharp strike and its total detail with the deepest mirror fields that might be desired. Aluminum was still a rare metal in 1873, based on the near-impossibility of extracting pure metal from bauxite ore....  more 320 1875 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $220.00 Red-brown with an abundance of gleaming red assuring outstanding visual quality. One of 700 Proofs struck. Here is an ideal Proof for any carefully assembled Type or date collection. PCGS PR63RB. 321 1875 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $400.00 Pleasing red-gold surfaces include delightful cameo effect for added appeal. One of 700 Proofs struck of this desirable early date. 322 1877 G $450.00 Good. This wholesome chestnut brown example is quite appealing for the grade. Magnification reveals some marks, as would be expected on any well circulated example. 323 1878 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $200.00 Wonderful deep blazing red shows the merest trace of toning toward incipient light brown for the most assertive eye appeal. 324 1878 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $400.00 Fascinating clear pink-gold covers this example of a limited 1870's Proof issue. 325 1878 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $200.00 Bold red-brown surfaces, the obverse displaying bands of deep brown shot with contending bands of assertive rose-red for strong visual impact. PCGS PR63RB. 326 1878 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Red and Brown GEM BU $275.00 A lovely example of this date with a typical soft strike on the dentils and traces of carbon on the upper reverse. Ample mint color pleases the eye, and the surfaces are clean. 327 1879 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $193.00 Vigorous flash underlies splendid purple and deep rose to give this virtual Gem its dynamic overall beauty. PCGS PR64RB. 328 1881 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $190.00 This near-Gem's smooth brown is enlivened by reflective red intensifying around the borders and a trace of blue-green in the obverse field. PCGS PR64RB. 329 1881 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $200.00 Deeply gleaming mint red surrounds and highlights the meticulously detailed reliefs, contrasting with the lightest brown. 330 1882 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $130.00 Largely red with fields just starting to tone to a light, immaculate brown and possessing satisfying cartwheel flash. PCGS PR63RB. 331 1883 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $125.00 Largely gleaming red with subtle overtones of brown, this pleasing Proof glows with vigorous life. PCGS PR63RB. 332 1883, 1893 Brilliant Proof BR PF $175.00 Both coins are deep red-brown, the second showing some obverse freckles that are inconspicuous against the dark fields. 2 pieces. 333 1884 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $200.00 Splendid rose-red surfaces highlight this coin's exacting strike and wealth of pleasing detail. 334 1884 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $120.00 A handsome blend of deep red and lightest peripheral brown offer gleaming deep-mirror beauty. 335 1884 Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $120.00 Deep red-brown is highlighted by dramatic sheens of silver and blue that provide exceptionally rich visual impact. PCGS PR63BN. 336 1887, 1888 Brilliant Proof BR PF $200.00 - near the Choice category. Both are deep red-brown, the first with hints of light surface film. 2 pieces. 337 1888 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $160.00 Light brown surfaces show deeper color at the sharply squared rims, reflectivity is subtly subdued. PCGS PR64BN. 338 1891 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $200.00 - close to the Gem category. Both sides are drenched in glorious, fully radiant red with a mere whisper of lightest brown. NGC PF64RB. 339 1891 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $200.00 Deep ember-red shifts subtly to light brown. Sharp die clash is evident under a glass. Page 1 of 2  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page

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