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 plate color image for the obverse looks similar however to the white-up for the reverse does not coincide to this piece