1850 1C, RD MS(PCGS#1891)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2086

Grade

MS65RD

Price

2,760

Lot Description

1850 Braided Hair Cent. N-7. Rarity-2. MS-65 RD (NGC). Frosty bright reddish-pink surfaces deliver plenty of eye appeal. Glints of iridescent powder blue are also present on both sides to further please the persistent viewer. Smooth in hand with good central striking detail for a circulation strike 1850s large cent. An ideal offering for the high grade type collector, this NGC Gem would do equally well in a late date variety set. Provenance: From the Steven Jay Ball Collection. NGC Census (all die marriages of the issue): 6; 2 finer in this category (both MS-66 RD). PCGS# 1891. NGC ID: 226G. Click here for certification details from NGC.