25C 1861 PCGS PR65

Clearly above average for an 1861. It is also totally original! The mirrors are deep, clear, clean, and offer a super strong reflection. In fact, the mirrors do look semi watery when twirled. A moderate crescent/circle of royal blue hugs the peripheries on both sides and opens into deep champagne centers. Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and have full strikes. The eye appeal is fantastic! 1000 were minted, but it is believed about half were melted due to poor sales. PCGS 6, NGC 15, CAC 3. Here is a startling fact: prior to this coin selling in our 12/2016 for $5,288.00 (yes we bought it) the last one to sell in auction brought $4,370.00 11/05. PCGS has graded only 7 coins higher. Not an easy date to find in GEM Proof-12 years of none selling via auction is a lifetime! How can you go wrong with an early Civil War date in GEM at today’s stupid cheap levels? WE HAVE POSTED THIS COIN AT OUR BEST PRICE!