H.01 1845 RESTRIKE PCGS PR66 BN

What a SUPERB GEM Proof Half Cent!  WOW! Ultra reflective copper mirrors flash through an original soft blue patina over extremely smooth surfaces. The mirrors are watery and deep and show rich brown undertones. The devices are generally sharp in strike with only a hint of weakness at the central hair curls, diagnostic for the die state. A few ancient flecks can be seen with the aid of a strong glass and none are singularly distracting to the viewer. The eye appeal is very high end and original, with great color and flash. A so-called “Second Restrike,” Breen 1-C, which is attributed by the small berries and mint made file marks over RICA on the reverse. The variety is currently rated as R-6+. This is a late state, or series VI as listed by Breen, identified by the thin planchet, knife rims, and slight weakness in the centers. The eye appeal is very high end and original, with great color and tremendous flash. Only 20 Restrikes were estimated to have been struck. PCGS 2, NGC 1, CAC 2. This is NOT the Williams- Kortjohn- Naftzger- Tettenhorst- Missouri Cabinet coin that sold in January 2014 that realized $16,675. Indeed, this superlative quality GEM does not appear to match any of the recently sold PR65 BN and higher examples. For the E.A.C. collector who demands the finest quality proofs, this 1845 Restrike is a superb coin for any high end cabinet! It is and has always been Legend Numismatics opinion, these and Proof Large Cents are UNDERvalued. Look at the mintages and high grade survivors. Look at the neat quality of most of the coins. Why this 1845 (173 years old)  is not worth at least $25,000.00 baffles us!