1798 1C S-170, BN MS(PCGS#36080)

June 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1282

Grade

XF40

Price

2,040

Lot Description

1798 Draped Bust Cent. S-170. Rarity-3+. Style II Hair. EF-40 (PCGS). This is a handsome cent with dark espresso-brown toning on the obverse and warmer chocolate brown shades on the reverse. Old scattered contact marks are noted under a glass, but these are largely overlooked by the naked eye. The overall detail is bold, with the strike drawn slightly to 3 o'clock on both sides. All in all, this is a pleasing PCGS-certified EF example of a moderately scarce, conditionally challenging die pairing of the 1798 cent. PCGS# 36080. NGC ID: 2244. 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.