1842 1C N-6, BN MS(PCGS#403940)

Spring 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

473

Grade

MS63BN

Price

960

Lot Description

1842 Braided Hair Cent. N-6, 10. Rarity-1. Large Date. MS-63 BN (PCGS). CAC. The rich chocolate patina is accented by steely-blue tones around the devices throughout. Well struck from slightly worn dies in Noyes Die State B/B. The dentils are slightly weakened but the definition remains sharp overall, with the first 12 stars displaying centrils. A horizontal mark above the 2 in the date is most recognizable, and a hairline scratch underlines EN of CENT. Choice for the assigned grade. Provenance: From the Paradise Collection. Earlier ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/ Ira and Larry Goldberg's sale of September 2009, lot 2402; Ira and Larry Goldberg's sale of June 2017, lot 574. PCGS Population (N-6 variety only): 2; 6 finer. PCGS# 403940. NGC ID: 2268. Click here for certification details from PCGS.