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Significant examples:
The First Cent coined in the
United States Mint in Philadelphia on January 2, 1903. Ex - Ira & Larry
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I",
February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 1320, illustrated, sold for $4,600.00
Mounted in a custom frame with a photograph of a native American chief.
Below is a small card which states, 'First cent coined/in U.S. Mint/ Phila,
Pa./ Jan 2, 1903.' and signed Rhine R. Freed/ Coiner. This coin was
originally in the collection of Wayte Raymond, the famous American dealer.
Recent appearances:
"Proof-65 Red".
Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries "The Rarities Sale", July 31, 2002, Lot
60, illustrated, sold for $575.00
PCGS Proof-64 Red.
Ex - Superior Galleries "The ANA 2001
National Money Show Auction", March 8-9, 2001, Lot 56 sold for $299.00
Proof-63 Red and Brown. Ex - Ira & Larry
Goldberg Coin & Collectibles' "The Fairchild Family Trust Collection
Sale", May 28-30, 2001, Lot 284, not illustrated, sold for $121.00
Brilliant Proof. Ex- Stack's "The September Sale", September 12-13, 2000,
Lot 176 @$218.50
MS-66 Red. Ex - Superior Galleries' "Pre-Long Beach Sale", October 1-3,
2000, Lot 4093, not illustrated, sold for $230.00
NGC MS-66 Red. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach
Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 7600, not illustrated, sold for
$517.50
NGC MS-66 Red. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach
Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 7601, not illustrated, sold for
$351.90
PCGS MS-65, Red. Ex - Ira &
Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I",
February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 1318, not illustrated, sold for $1,897.00
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June
30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister
PCGS Fine-15, Double
Struck with 2 Dates! Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles,
Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 1319,
illustrated, sold for $1,035.00 The first strike was perfectly
centered, and before the coin was fully ejected, the dies struck it again,
this time 85% off-center
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated Brown example graded by PCGS is a single MS-65BN.
The finest Uncirculated Red-Brown examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-66RB's.
The finest Uncirculated Red examples graded by PCGS are 4 MS-67RD's.
The finest Proof Brown examples graded by PCGS are 4 PR-64BN's.
The finest Proof Red-Brown examples graded by PCGS are 3 PR-66RB's.
The finest Proof Red examples graded by PCGS are 8 PR-67RD's.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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