1865 Indian Cent. Snow-PR2. Repunched Date. Proof-65 RD Cameo (PCGS). Eagle Eye Photo Seal.This lovely Gem Indian cent exhibits vivid olive-orange color throughout, with delicate pale gold tinting on the lower right third of the obverse. With nice contrast between satiny devices and semi-reflective fields, this fully struck, expertly preserved specimen would make an outstanding addition to another highly regarded Proof small cent collection.Most 1865 Proof cents are attributable as Snow-PR2, with Rick Snow (2014) asserting that these dies likely accounted for the 500 examples that the Mint struck in February and March, 1865, for inclusion in the years silver Proof sets. This die marriage is readily attributable by looking at the obverse, on which side a loupe will reveal minor repunching to the digit 1 in the date and a tiny diamond-shaped die chip on Libertys neck at the junction with the ribbon. Given the scarcity of this issue in todays market, it is probable that only a small number of additional Proof 1865 cents were produced for individual sale, perhaps from the Snow-PR1 and/or Snow-PR3 die pairings. With full Red specimens in the minority among survivors, the rarity and significance of this beautiful cameoed Gem should be obvious.The Eagle Eye Photo Seal certificate is not included.From the ESM Collection.
