1798 1C S-175, BN MS(PCGS#36095)

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

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

290

Grade

AU53BN

Price

2,760

Lot Description

1798 Draped Bust Cent. S-175. Rarity-4. Style II Hair. AU-53 (PCGS). Marbled olive, gray-brown and orange-copper patina is a bit lighter on the reverse of this predominantly smooth-looking example. The reverse is universally denticulated around the border with the wreath suitably bold for the type, while the obverse is devoid of denticulation but displays sharp detail throughout Liberty's portrait. Glossy in appearance with hard, tight surfaces and mostly small, wispy handling marks that are easily overlooked by the unaided eye. The Condition Census for this variety presented in Walter Breen's large cent encyclopedia (2000) bottoms out at EAC VF-30, making this well defined example a strong contender for inclusion therein. Noyes Die State B. PCGS# 1434. Click here for certification details from PCGS.