The Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents

Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. “The Art & Science of Numismatics”

The Clarendon Collection of Superb Proof Indian Cents

July 2014

Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. “The Art & Science of Numismatics” 31 N. Clark Street • Chicago, Illinois 60602

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The Clarendon Collection of Superb Proof Indian Cents U.S. Numismatic Experts Mike Printz, David Greenstein Imaging and cataloging - Mike Printz Layout - Aaron Berk

Last

year we were honored to offer the Clarendon Collection of high grade, early United States Type coins. We are very proud to now offer The Clarendon Collection of Superb Proof Indian Cents.

This collection offers a complete date set of truly superb and wonderfully eye appealing Proof Red Indian Cents. All coins are PCGS certified with nearly all finest or tied for finest graded and a very impressive 75% of the collection graded Cameo as well. The eye appeal is really quite stunning and the technical merits of the collection a remarkable achievement.

A few highlights from this collection include:

• 1860 – PCGS Proof 66 Cameo • 1861 – PCGS Proof 65 Cameo

• 1871 – PCGS Proof 66 Red

• 1872 – PCGS Proof 65 Red Cameo

• 1876 – PCGS Proof 66 Red Cameo

• 1877 – PCGS Proof 66 Red Cameo

• 1885 – PCGS Proof 66 Red Cameo

• 1889 – PCGS Proof 66 Red

• 1897 – PCGS Proof 67 Red Cameo

• 1907 – PCGS Proof 66 Red

• 1901 – PCGS Proof 66 Red Cameo

• 1904 – PCGS Proof 66 Red Cameo

• 1908 – PCGS Proof 66 Red Cameo

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US58063 1859 Cent PR66 Cameo PCGS US58063 - Laurel Wreath reverse and a one year sub-type. Superb eye appeal with wonderful Cameo contrast and color.

Both obverse and reverse offer even, original golden-tan color with subtle peach and orange undertones. The devices are fully frosted and the fields deep. Spot and print free and a true to grade Gem Proof Cameo. PCGS has graded just 6 at this level with none finer as Cameo. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $14,500

US58064 1860 Copper Nickel Cent PR66 Cameo PCGS/CAC US58064 - PCGS has graded just 2 at this level with none graded finer. This specimen offers up outstanding eye appeal with rich golden-red color, deeply reflective fields and frosty devices providing for true Cameo contrast both obverse and reverse.

There are no auction appearances of this date in PCGS Proof 66 Cameo since 2003. CAC Verified and Eagle Eye Photo Seal.

Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $16,950

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US58065 1861 Copper Nickel Cent PR65 Cameo PCGS/CAC US58065 - Deep, watery fields under heavily frosted devices offer pronounced Cameo contrast. A date rarely encountered with mirrored fields and frosted devices such as this, which explains why PCGS has, to date, granted the Cameo designation to just 5 coins with none finer in Cameo. Original golden-tan color with distinctive red and pale lilac undertones – very beautiful Gem! CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $11,950

US58066

1862 Copper Nickel Cent PR66 Cameo PCGS US58066 - Vibrant golden-tan color with hints of lilac. Nicely frosted devices provide true Cameo contrast against deeply mirrored fields. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $3,850 4

US58067

1863 Copper Nickel Cent PR65 Cameo PCGS US58067 – Deeply reflective fields under frosted devices provide for true Cameo contrast both obverse and reverse. Goldentan color with hints of orange and a tinge of light lilac about the central reverse. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $3,350

US58068

1864 Copper Nickel Cent PR66 Cameo PCGS US58068 – Golden-tan coloration with some very pretty vibrant yellow-orange highlights. Deep, watery fields under fully frosted devices provide excellent Cameo contrast. PCGS reports 6 at this level with none finer as Cameo. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $7,150 5

US58069

1864 Bronze Cent PR66 Red Brown PCGS/CAC US58069 – Single year sub-type without L on ribbon. Wonderful eye appeal with rich red and reddish-tan color with subtle sage undertone. Spot and print free, this is one of the finest survivors from a scant mintage of just 150. PCGS reports 12 at this level with 1 finer in PR67 Red Brown. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $5,250

US58070

1864 Bronze Cent PR64 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58070 - Single year sub-type without L on ribbon. Superb Cameo contrast both obverse and reverse. Vibrant yellow-gold and red color with underlying hints of lilac. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $4,600

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US58071

1865 Cent PR65 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58071 - Vibrant red-orange and brick red color with outstanding Cameo contrast. Deeply reflective fields under exceptionally frosted devices. PCGS has graded just 3 in Gem Proof Cameo with none graded finer. This cataloger is unable to find any recorded auction sale for a PCGS PR65 Red Cameo. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $10,000

US58072

1866 Cent PR66 Red PCGS US58072 - Vibrant gold and orange red color with exceptionally deep fields and fully frosted devices. A coin PCGS most certainly should have called Cameo as the contrast is excellent. Tied for finest with 2 others graded PR66 Red. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $7,250 7

US58073

1867 Cent PR65 Red Cameo PCGS US58073 – Flashy and even golden red color, deep, watery fields and fully frosted devices. Superb eye appeal and a truly scarce coin with PCGS reporting 5 at this level and 3 graded finer. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $5,400

US58074

1868 Cent PR65 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58074 - PCGS has graded just 5 at this level with only 2 graded higher. This is a very tough date to locate in true Gem Red let alone a Gem Red with true Cameo contrast such as what is offered by this piece. Both obverse and reverse exhibit red-orange color with hints of yellow-gold on some of the reverse devices. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $7,950 8

US58075

1869 Cent PR66 Red PCGS US58075 – Tied for finest with one other specimen. This is just a really tough date to find with great Proof eye appeal since the dies were so heavily polished. Rich and wholly original orange and brick red color with deep fields and moderately frosted devices. Still in the old green tag holder. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $5,750

US58115 1870 Cent PR65 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58115 – Vibrant golden-red color with ultra deep fields and nicely frosted devices allowing for superb contrast. A few minor flecks are seen on the obverse but they are truly insignificant. PCGS reports just 3 with none finer as Cameo. CAC Verified.

Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $3,950 9

US58076 1871 Cent PR66 Red PCGS US58076 - Even and wholly original golden-red color along with deeply reflective fields and moderately frosted devices.

Excellent eye appeal and true to grade. PCGS reports just 3 at this level with none finer and just 1 graded Proof 66 Cameo.

Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $7,150

US58077

1872 Cent PR65 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58077 - An exceptionally tough coin in true Cameo as this is the lone PCGS coin graded as such with just 1 graded finer.

Intense red-orange color and nicely frosted devices against reflective fields, especially the obverse. The reverse color offers a hint of tan and pale green about the periphery as well. A very pretty coin and a true to grade Cameo. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $7,500 10

US58078 1873 Closed 3 Cent PR66 Red PCGS US58078 - This Gem is essentially perfect with outstanding satiny luster and frost, wonderfully rich peach-red color with just a hint of pale sage and great overall eye appeal. One small fleck at just about 12 o’clock is the only imperfection - great coin!

Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $14,250

US58079 1874 Cent PR65 Red Cameo PCGS US58079 - Deep fields that exhibit some noticeable frost with fully frosted devices and excellent, original orange-red color along with hints of pale green. PCGS reports just 3 at this level with 2 graded finer. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $5,650 11

US58080 1875 Cent PR65 Red Cameo PCGS US58080 - A truly rare date in Gem red and prohibitively rare as Cameo. Only 700 Proofs were struck in 1875. Intense redorange color with a subtle pale green undertone is seen in the reverse coloration as well. Nicely frosted devices and reflective fields allow for true Cameo contrast and a very pleasing coin overall. This is tied as finest with 2 other specimens. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $7,500

US58081 1876 Cent PR66 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58081 - Great looking Gem with fantastic Cameo contrast, wonderful color and superb eye appeal overall. PCGS has graded just one other at this level with none finer. Both obverse and reverse exhibit reflective fields under fully frosted devices.

Vibrant orange-red and cherry-red color with yellow-gold highlights as well. A truly superb coin in every respect! CAC Verified.

Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $15,750

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US58082

1877 Cent PR66 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58082 - A very impressive example of this key date favorite. Both obverse and reverse offer rich cherry and orange red color with a very subtle green undertone. The fields are reflective and the devices nicely frosted allowing for true Cameo contrast and there are no spots or prints. PCGS has graded just 2 at this level with none graded finer as Cameo. CAC Verified.

Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $26,000

US58116 1878 Cent PR66 Red Cameo PCGS US58116 – Exceptionally nice! Vibrant orange-red color with deeply reflective fields and heavily frosted devices. There are no spots or prints and the eye appeal is outstanding. PCGS reports 6 at this level with non finer as Cameo. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $8,500

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US58083

1879 Cent PR66 Red Cameo PCGS

US58083 – Deep red and orange red color with hints of magenta and light green as well. Deeply reflective fields with frosty devices afford nice contrast. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $2,850

US58084 1880 Cent PR67 Red PCGS US58084 – Vibrant brick red and orange red color with a subtle apple green undertone. Deeply reflective mirrors and superb eye appeal. In the first generation blue tag holder. PCGS has graded just 8 at this level with just 2 finer as Cameo. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $8,100 14

US58085

1881 Cent PR65 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58085 - Honey-gold and orange-red color, reflective fields and nicely frosted devices allowing for full Cameo contrast. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $1,800

US58117 1883 Cent PR66 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58117 – Beautiful magenta and peach red color with deep fields and nicely frosted devices. A beautiful and true Cameo Gem. This is the finest and only coin graded PR66 Red Cameo by PCGS. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $6,950 15

US58086 1884 Cent PR66 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58086 – Superb eye appeal! Crisp orange red color that is both even and intense from obverse to reverse. Deeply mirrored fields and nicely frosted devices allow for stark Cameo contrast. PCGS has graded just 2 at this level with 1 graded finer. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $4,600

US58087 1885 Cent PR66 Red Cameo PCGS US58087 - This is the single finest example graded by PCGS as Cameo. Crimson and golden-red color with underlying hints of magenta, nicely mirrored fields and frosted devices. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $10,000 16

US58118

1886 Type 1 Cent PR66 Red PCGS US58118 – Beautiful, even golden-red color both obverse and reverse with frost evident in the fields as well. Bordering on Cameo with truly nice contrast, PCGS has yet to grade this date with the Cameo designation. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $4,100

US58088 1887 Cent PR65 Red PCGS/CAC

US58088 - Rose and orange-red color with very pleasing overall eye appeal. PCGS has graded just 8 at this level with 2 finer.

CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $4,850 17

US58119 1888 Cent PR65 Red Cameo PCGS US58119 – A very, very tough date in Proof Gem Red and exceptionally rare in true Cameo. Both obverse and reverse of this Gem offer outstanding eye appeal with very frosty devices atop deeply mirrored fields. Intense red-orange color along with unquestionable Cameo contrast make for a truly standout coin. PCGS has graded this lone 65 with 2 finer. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $9,750

US58089 1889 Cent PR66 Red PCGS US58089 – Intense fiery red and orange-red color with splashes of magenta as well. Frosty devices and well mirrored fields make for a very beautiful Gem. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $4,000 18

US58090 1890 Cent PR65 Red PCGS US58090 - Even, original, golden-red color and remarkably clean for the grade with the only issue worthy of mention being a small planchet void (as made) between 8 and 9 in the date. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $1,675

US58120 1891 Cent PR65 Red PCGS US58120 – Vibrant brick red with magenta and hints of plum red as well. Heavily frosted devices and deep, watery fields, this is yet another coin that most certainly should have garnered the Cameo designation. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $1,800 19

US58091 1892 Cent PR66 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58091 – Not a particularly rare date in high grade Proof Red and typically well made, however there are surprisingly few to receive the Cameo designation. This specimen has superb red-gold color with deeply reflective fields and nicely frosted devices making it a true Cameo with nice contrast. Wonderful looking gem! CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $3,350

US58092 1893 Cent PR66 Red PCGS/CAC

US5092 - Beautiful Gem with superb fields and wonderful color and overall eye appeal. Golden-red with a light peach and pale green undertone. PCGS has graded just 5 at this level with three finer. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $4,750 20

US58093 1894 Cent PR66 Red PCGS US58093 - Very pretty even orange-red color with reflective fields, no spots and lovely eye appeal. Still in the old green tag holder. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $2,950

US58094 1895 Cent PR65 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58094 - Original, vibrant cherry and golden-red color and outstanding Cameo contrast. PCGS has graded just 6 at this level with just 1 finer. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents.

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US58095

1896 Cent PR65 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58095 - Original, vibrant orange-red color and excellent Cameo contrast. PCGS has graded just 4 at this level and only 1, a Proof 67 Cameo, finer. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $6,250

US58096 1897 Cent PR67 Red Cameo PCGS US58096 – Phenomenal eye appeal and a pretty darn spectacular coin! Vibrant orange-red color with traces of lemon-gold color as well. Deeply reflective fields and superbly frosted devices, this is a truly exemplary coin. Tied for second finest with only 1 other graded as Proof 67 Cameo and 1 in Proof 68 Cameo. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $26,500 22

US58097 1898 Cent PR67 Red PCGS US58097 – Beautiful brick red and red orange color with the reverse exhibiting highlights of golden-red. Deeply reflective fields under mildly frosted devices, it is truly close to Cameo with outstanding eye appeal. PCGS has graded 7 at this level with just 1 lone PR67 Cameo. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $7,950

US58098 1899 Cent PR66 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58098 - Tied with 2 others for second finest with just 1 grading finer as Proof 67 Cameo. A truly impressive cherry red and red-orange Gem that offers hints of pale green on the reverse as well. Fully frosted devices atop deeply mirrored fields offer full Cameo contrast. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $5,250 23

US58099 1900 Cent PR67 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58099 - What a truly outstanding coin with outrageously nice eye appeal. Virtually perfect fields and devices with intense orange-red color. The fields are deeply reflective and the devices fully frosted providing wonderful contrast. PCGS has graded a paltry 5 coins as Cameo between the grades of PR64 and PR67. This coin, along with one other, is tied for finest. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $20,500

US58100 1901 Cent PR66 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58100 - PCGS has graded just 3 coins as Cameo for the date in all grades, all happen to be PR66 making this tied for finest. This piece offers vibrant, deep red-orange color across nicely mirrored fields and frosted devices. An impressive and very, very pretty Cameo Gem. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $6,500 24

US58101 1902 Cent PR65 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58101 – Intense cherry red-orange color with watery fields and nicely frosted devices. A wonderful looking Cameo Gem superb really! CAC Verified and Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $2,950

US58102 1903 Cent PR65 Red Cameo PCGS US58102 – PCGS has graded just this coin at this level with 2 graded finer. Lovely Gem with vibrant orange-red color with a pale green undertone. Deeply reflective fields and nicely frosted devices allow for full Cameo contrast. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $2,350 25

US58103 1904 Cent PR66 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC

US58103 - Outstanding contrast for a date that really wasn’t made with much special care. Vibrant golden-orange color that is even from obverse to reverse, ultra deep fields and fully frosted devices. A very impressive coin! PCGS has graded just 3 at this level with none finer. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $5,500

US58104 1905 Cent PR66 Red PCGS/CAC US58104 - Wonderful looking Gem! Vibrant orange-red color with exceptionally deep, watery fields and moderately frosted devices with the obverse being fully Cameo and the reverse extremely close. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $2,750 26

US58105 1906 Cent PR66 Red Cameo PCGS US58105 - PCGS has graded just 3 at this level with a reported 2 finer. Exceptionally eye appealing with intense Cameo contrast, especially on the obverse. Yellow-gold obverse devices atop deeply reflective fields that offer cherry-red-orange color.

The reverse is more orange-red with subtle green undertone. Beautiful Cameo Gem. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $4,350

US58122 1907 Cent PR66 Red PCGS/CAC US58122 – Superb striking detail and exceptionally nice color with frosted devices and deeply mirrored fields. It defies logic PCGS chose not to designate this as a Cameo as it has everything you’d expect in a true Cameo. Vibrant peach and orange red color. Having seen in hand at least 6 or 7 unique examples of this date in PR66 Red I can honestly say this coin is an absolute standout! Interestingly, the 1907 sports the lowest mintage of any post 1900 date. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $3,650 27

US58106 1908 Cent PR66 Red Cameo PCGS/CAC US58106 – Outstanding Cameo contrast and wonderful pumpkin orange and golden red color with hints of magenta about the peripheries. PCGS has graded just 4 at this level with none finer. CAC Verified. Clarendon Collection of Proof Indian Cents. $7,500

US58107

1909 Indian Cent PR66 Red PCGS US58107 - Last year of issue. Beautiful near Cameo Gem. Rich, cherry red-orange color with subtle hints of magenta, nicely frosted devices and deeply reflective fields. PCGS has graded 15 at this level with just 2 finer. Eagle Eye Photo Seal.

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