1803 1C S-257, BN MS(PCGS#36395)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

310

Grade

AU55BN

Price

2,160

Lot Description

1803 Draped Bust Cent. S-257. Rarity-2. Small Date, Large Fraction. AU-55 (NGC). This is a hard, tight example toned in an array of golden-brown, rose copper and light olive patina. Ideally centered on the planchet, the strike has imparted uniformly denticulated borders around devices that retain overall sharp definition. Satiny in texture and otherwise smooth in hand, a dull mark before the 100 in the reverse fraction is mentioned solely for accuracy. Pleasing high grade circulated quality from the 1803 S-257 dies, this is an ideal type candidate from the Draped Bust large cent series. Noyes Die State A. PCGS# 1485. NGC ID: 224G. Click here for certification details from NGC.