1800/79 1C, BN MS(PCGS#1455)

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2176

Grade

MS61BN

Price

14,400

Lot Description

Breen Die State VI. Frosty surfaces exhibit dominant autumn and olive-brown patina. Swirls of steely-copper toning are scattered about, more prominently on the reverse. Some faded mint color can be seen on both sides. Boldly to sharply defined overall, the impression is well centered with virtually uniform denticulation around both sides. Hard and tight with good gloss, smooth overall, a tiny nick in the left obverse field is mentioned solely as an identifying feature.<p>The obverse die of this variety was prepared in late 1798 and initially intended, but not used, for production of 1798- or 1799-dated cents. The final digit in the date was either omitted or later effaced, allowing Mint employees to repurpose this die for 1800-dated coinage. The Widmer Family specimen from the Sheldon-194 die pairing is ranked CC#10 in the 2015 Noyes census with an EAC grade of AU50, net EF45.