1865 - Liberty Seated Proof Set IN COPPER and other off metal stikes
25C Copper

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869
Item Description: 25C 1867 J-590
Full Grade: NGC PF 64 BN
Owner: mania

Owner Comments:


1867 25C (Copper)
Judd-590, Pollock-654
High R.7, PR64 BN


Struck I copper with Reeded Edge

Obverse/ Reverse:
Struck using the regular dies of 1867 but in copper

Comment:

While these had been called trials issues it is more likely they were struck for collectors. Only a half-dozen examples are believed known.

The surfaces on this piece show a surprising amount of original red surrounding the devices and within the recesses of the design. No contact marks are observed on either side and the piece is almost carbon-free.

Provenance/ Appearance:
-Heritage Aug 2016 ANA - Anaheim / Lot #6331, Prior
- From the Collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation. Heritage Mar 2014 San Francisco / Lot #30562;
No earlier auctions could be found however,
- The Heritage Feb 1985 ANA /Lot #335

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