1793 1C S-11a, BN MS(PCGS#35465)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

189

Grade

F15BN

Price

7,200

Lot Description

1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Wreath Reverse. S-11A. Rarity-4+. Vine and Bars Edge. Fine-15 (PCGS). This is an exceptionally attractive early date large cent for the assigned grade. Overall smooth and inviting in hand, both sides are free of significant handling marks. The obverse, in particular, is remarkably smooth, while for the reverse we note only a few ancient carbon deposits around some of the letters in the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The periphery on that side is a tad soft, especially at the denomination 1/100, but in all other areas we note suitably bold detail at the Fine grade level. An even endowment of warm orange-brown patina rounds out an impressive list of attributes for this highly desirable type candidate from the Unites States Mint's first year of cent production. PCGS# 1347. NGC ID: 223H. Click here for certification details from PCGS.