1854 1C J-161 Original, BN PR(PCGS#11663)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5597

Grade

PR63BN

Price

1,560

Lot Description

1854 Pattern Braided Hair Cent. Judd-161 Original, Pollock-187. Rarity-4. Bronze. Plain Edge. Proof-63 BN (PCGS). Obv:Similar to the design used on regular issue Braided Hair cents, although there are no stars around the periphery, and the diameter is smaller. Rev:A laurel wreath surrounds the denomination ONE CENT with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around. The rich chocolate-brown patina of this Choice piece reveals hints of steel blue and pinkish luster in areas. The satiny devices are framed by glassy reflectivity in the fields. Traces of die clashing is noted around the focal elements, but traces of handling are virtually absent. This is the first Original striking from these dies we have offered since 2015. Provenance: Ex Bowers and Ruddy Galleries, privately circa 1980. PCGS# 11663. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.