1884 Pattern Annular, or Ring-Form Cent. Judd-1721, Pollock-1929.

1884 Pattern Annular, or Ring-Form Cent. Judd-1721, Pollock-1929. Rarity-5. Nickel. Plain Edge. Proof-68 (PCGS). Obv: Eastman Johnson's "holey" cent design, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above and the date 1884 below a hand-cut perforation. Rev: The denomination ONE CENT above and an inverted shield flanked by two laurel sprigs below the perforation. Nicely reflective fields supports satiny, smartly impressed motifs. Exquisite Ultra Gem-quality surfaces are dusted with golden-apricot iridescence that deepens toward the borders. Approximately two dozen examples are known for the scarce Judd-1721 type struck in nickel, and this is one of the absolute finest available to today's discerning numismatists. Provenance: From Heritage's sale of the Bob R. Simpson Collection, January 2021 FUN Signature Auction, lot 3270. PCGS Population: 1; 0 graded higher in any category. PCGS# 62150. NGC ID: 2AL9. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.

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