1785 C Nova 1/2P Pointed Rays, BN MS(PCGS#813)

Spring 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

304

Grade

MS63BN

Price

8,400

Lot Description

1785 Nova Constellatio Copper. Crosby 4-D, W-1910. Rarity-4+. CONSTELLATIO, Pointed Rays. MS-63 BN (PCGS). 128.0 grains. A beautiful, conditionally scarce example of this important early Federal era type. Satiny and hard, the surfaces are fully lustrous with a noteworthy lack of detracting blemishes. Overall smooth, in fact, with a full endowment of lovely glossy brown patina. Rounding out a list of impressive physical attributes, the strike is bold to sharp throughout with even the most intricate elements of the eye fully rendered and crisp. Among the finest known to PCGS for this particular Guide Bookvariety of the Nova Constellatio copper, we wholeheartedly recommend this beautiful coin to high grade type collectors as well as series specialists. Provenance: From the Greenway Collection. Stack's paper envelope included. PCGS Population: 8; 4 finer (MS-65 BN finest). PCGS# 813. Click here for certification details from PCGS.