1856 Snow 9. Choice Brilliant Proof. A bold strike has brought out the most intricate details of the gently frosted devices. Golden brown and pale rose fields are watery ponds of pure reflectivity, lending a very flashy appearance to this highly sought after first year of Small Cent issue. Examination under magnification reveals some trivial planchet laminations in addition to some minor (removable) deposits in the 'S' of STATES.
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