Description
Gorgeous. Appears almost just minted. Super red, super full mint frosty luster, great cartwheel action and superior eye-appeal seems to qualify this coin for "superb gem" status in the grading. The variety is Proof #3 1/1 (s) Broken 80. There were 5 proofs struck for 1880. To attribute the proof as Proof-3, the "1" in the date has minor repunching as seen under the flag and on the left underside of the base of the "1". The bases of the 2nd "8" and the "0" also show the results of the die failure that appears as broken digits. NOTE: Richard Snow, Indian Head Cent guru and author of The Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cent Attribution Guide, states that this particular "Proof #3 has NOT been yet found in a Mint State example". Here is that opportunity. An extremely rare opportunity indeed. It is in our best and honest opinion that the condition of this coin is Gem to Superb Gem quality. We honestly try to do our very best in representing and describing the condition of any coin we sell. By purchasing this coin, the buyer is in clear understanding and agreement that the sale of this coin is strictly between seller and buyer and for a mutually-agreed price, and is not contingent on our opinion, or on any opinion of any numismatic specialist, coin shop dealer, or third-party grading company, or on any particular grade that such an individual or company may assign it should the buyer decide to send in for grading services. Grading is only an opinion, and also depends on eye appeal that differs from one person to another. In buying raw coins, buyer should use only their own clear judgment and knowledge, and/or their experienced numismatic expertise in purchasing this coin, and in closely examining it once received. It is to be clearly understood that the coin in this listing is for a raw, non-graded coin, sold “as-is”; that our personal opinion or assumptions of grade mentioned in this listing is clearly opinionated and subjective, as are any grades assigned by all graders on any coin; that there is absolutely no guarantee, implied or warranted, to any such opinion, assumption, or grade that would be assigned by a third party grading company; that it is to be clearly understood that such party may or may not agree with our subjective opinion, and may indeed assign the same grade, a higher grade, or a lower grade, or offer an otherwise different opinion on its condition. We all have our own opinions, and we openly urge any and all coin buyers to utilize all the same resources we use to help determine a grade, including such tools as The Official ANA Grading Standards and PCGS Photograde, as well as comparing other similarly-graded coins against those found in the PCGS website for images of coins in past professional auctions. It is further understood that a price paid for a coin is also controlled by eye-appeal, a certain want or need for a collection, and many other factors that are widely different from one buyer to another, and that a certain grade does not guarantee a certain price or value any more than a certain price or value guarantees a certain grade as all auction results will show. If it is a guarantee on a particular grade a buyer may want on this or any other raw coin buyer wishes to purchase from us, or from anyone for that matter, it would truly be the best option for the buyer to purchase only a previously professionally-graded and encapsulated coin if they truly cannot rely on their own numismatic expertise. The buyer is given an ample thirty-days to ascertain whether to keep it, or to return it for any reason without question. We have no problem in buyers to ask for additional opinions, but if so, they should always get multiple opinions, especially if opinions differ even with your own. PLEASE DO NOT attempt to clean, or otherwise alter this coin for ANY reason. Rest assured however, the authenticity of this coin, as well as any claimed variety in this listing of the coin in question, is unconditionally and completely 100% guaranteed as is your happiness with it, so purchase with confidence. We WANT you to be happy and excited with your purchase. If you do wish to return your coin, we simply ask that you to choose “Changed my mind”, or “Just didn’t like it”, and we pay for the postage. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please respectfully understand that any coin returned MUST be in the same exact condition, and in the same exact holder, capsule or flip in which it was sent and received, and we will truly be happy to refund you promptly. We strive to deliver a seamless, trouble-free transaction for all involved. Again, authenticity and stated variety are unconditionally guaranteed.
