1840 1C N-5, BN MS(PCGS#395831)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2081

Grade

MS64BN

Price

1,800

Lot Description

1840 Braided Hair Cent. N-5. Rarity-1. Large Date. MS-64 BN (PCGS). Lustrous medium-brown and steel with traces of mint red outlining some of the reverse detail. Exceptional eye appeal thanks to the choice color, bold cartwheel luster, and lack of spots or meaningful abrasions. LDS, Grellman state (c), with at least one of the obverse rim cuds visible over stars 9-10. A premium example of the date and variety. PCGS# 395831. NGC ID: 2266. Click here for certification details from PCGS.