 1866 Very Choice Brilliant Proof, and a colorful borderline Gem. The obverse has a thick arc of teal spanning the upper third, with pale yellow-rose covering the balance of the obverse, the reverse is similar with green and russet around the rims and fields, offsetting the frosted devices. Hairlines are minimal, and scarcely show under the scrutiny of a strong magnifier and light. A curling lintmark extends from the right wing of the eagle to the 'C' of AMERICA for identification. Another scarce date with only 725 coined, few of which are finer for the color or technical surface quality.
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