1848 1C Newcomb 19, BN PR(PCGS#397617)

The Regency Auction XXIII October 2017

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

67

等级

PR66BN

价格

218,353

详细说明

This is the sole PR66 BN and finest PCGS Proof 1848 Large Cent in any color category, and a beautifully made Proof. Boldly struck on each of Miss Liberty’s fine hair curls, along with stars with their radial center lines, and the fine veins on the leaves of the reverse. The edge is precisely squared off, only seen on these rare Proofs, which in this case includes a partial fin or wire edge on the obverse. The devices are all frosty and contrast with the boldly mirrored fields. In terms of color, both sides exhibit light olive brown mixed with faded Mint red and dashes of violet and blue are noted in the fields. In terms of rarity, this issue has been widely studied, and while the precise number known of 1848 Proof Large Cents is not at all clear, the numbers are likely in the ten to thirty known range, but importantly this particular coin is the finest seen by PCGS, and is listed as tied with one other for finest in the survey by William Noyes and also in the extensive work done by Denis Loring places this coin as tied for finest with one other example. What is clear, is that if you want a high-end gem Proof 1848 Large Cent, there are not many to choose from, and this incredible example is clearly one of the very finest. Added to the exceptional physical, technical, and visual quality, the provenance is equally important and impressive. Ex: Howard R. Newcomb; J. C. Morganthau and Co., May 1945, lot 745; Floyd T. Starr, Abe Kosoff, 1949 ANA, lot 1843, Willard C. Blaisdell; Roy E. Naftzger,Jr., Paramount, Auction ‘86, lot 1536; R. Tettenhorst, the Twin Leaf Collection, Stack’s-Bowers, July 16, 2015, lot 2478. PCGS 1, NGC 1, CAC 1. A resoundingly beautiful Proof cent, and one is hard to place a value on. Simply stated, this coin will be desired by many people, but only one can come home with it from the auction. This piece last brought $35,250 in July 2015). What an amazing opportunity this coin presents for the advanced collector; do not let it pass you by! Cert. Number 6871473 PCGS # 1973