1838 1C Newcomb 5, BN MS(PCGS#37192)

September 2020 Pre-Long Beach U.S. & World Coin Auction #117

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

295

Grade

MS64BN

Price

930

Lot Description

Lot 295 1838 N-5 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved.Frosty medium steel brown and light olive. Peeps of faded mint color show in a few of the most-protected areas and this cent has nice eye appeal. No spots or stains, only a few microscopic contact marks visible only under magnification. A tiny pinprick over the second 8 in the date can help identify this cent. EDS. The spike from the brow lock is clear. Our grade is MS60. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS #37192. Pop 2; 4 graded higher at PCGS for the variety, 1 in 65 BN, 2 in 65 RB, 1 in 66 BN.Estimated Value $700 - UP Ex Chris McCawley 5/3/2019-Chuck Hall Collection.