1855 1C Upright 55, RB MS(PCGS#1908)

November 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5020

Grade

MS66+RB

Price

4,320

Lot Description

1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Upright 5s. MS-66+ RB (PCGS). CAC. This is a gorgeous premium Gem with frosty surfaces that retain much of the original vivid mint orange color. Toning is minimal in iridescent rose-gray that is a bit bolder on the reverse. Sharply defined over most design elements with smooth surfaces and outstanding visual appeal. Thanks to the dispersal of a large hoard of Choice and Gem Mint State examples, the 1855 N-4 variety is one of the most popular high grade type candidates in the Braided Hair cent series. This one is finer than most, and worthy of a strong premium. Noyes Die State A/A. PCGS Population (all die marriages of the Upright 5s variety): 1; 0 finer in this category. PCGS# 1908. NGC ID: 226M. 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.