CAC. R-5. The Eastman Johnson “holey cent” design. The planchet is holed in the center. The obverse has UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above with the date below, and no other design or ornament. The reverse shows ONE CENT above with an inverted shield and wheat stalks below, within fields that are open. Struck in nickel […]

Blast white and a razor-sharp strike with frosted devices and semi proof-like fields. Just 4,400 minted with this high grade survivor displaying outstanding eye appeal.

An attractive example of this scarce date with strong detail and choice surfaces. Diagonal lines on Liberty’s neck are from the die and diagnostic for the date. Just 9,925 minted.

A nice frosty near-Gem that is housed in an old green label holder.

Blast white with frosted devices and deep reflective fields, producing a beautiful cameo affect.

An impressive Deep Mirror Prooflike. The fields display jet-black reflectivity that mirrors like glass, while Liberty’s portrait and the eagle stand in frosty relief, creating a stunning cameo effect. The coin’s surfaces are remarkably well-preserved for the designation, with strong mirrors and minimal distractions.

Very flashy with bright yellow-gold luster, a great strike, and nearly flawless surfaces.

Blast white with heavy frost on the design and strong cameo contrast. The strike is needle-sharp and the surfaces are bright and outstanding.

CAC. A scarce date with just 801 business strikes and 109 of these proofs minted. This example offers strong technical quality and excellent eye appeal. It displays shimmering, deeply reflective fields with the devices standing out in frosted contrast, with uniform golden luster. Under magnification minute signs of handling are found, completely consistent with the […]