Owner Comments:
1871 5C (in Copper)
Judd-1051, Pollock-1185
Rarity: Low R.6, PF67BN
Ex; Simpson
Struck in copper with plain edge
Obverse: The obverse bears a portrait of Liberty similar to that used on the nickel three cent piece.
Reverse: The reverse depicts a reversed Roman numeral V (which is backwards) above the word CENTS (which is curved) within the wreath.
Comment:
This glossy brown Superb Gem reveals gorgeous ocean-blue patina on each side. The surfaces are carbon and contact-free.
The reverse features a bushy wreath with V above CENTS. and the Roman numeral V is shaded on the right. The Judd reference describes the reversed shading on the V as "presenting a curious appearance."
Provenance/Appearances:
Private Sale: Priors
- From The Atherton Collection of U.S. Pattern Coins. Heritage May 2023 / Lot #4972,
- Great Collections Sep 2022
- Ex: Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part I (Heritage, 9/2020), / Lot #10269;