1856 1C Upright 5, RB MS(PCGS#1920)

1856 1C Upright 5, RB MS (PCGS#1920)

June 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Losbeschreibung: 1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-11. Rarity-1. Upright 5. MS-66 RB (PCGS). Vivid and beautiful surfaces exhibit mottled lilac-brown toning with plenty of bright rose-orange color remaining. The latter is more extensive on the obverse, both sides equally free of grade-limiting blemishes. Struck from a very late die state (Grellman b), both sides are rough and flowlined throughout, the letters ITED STA in the legend sinking. Tied for finest certified in the PCGS RB category for the Upright 5 Guide Bookvariety of the 1856 Braided Hair cent, this captivating premium Gem would do equally well in a high grade type set or advanced early copper collection. PCGS Population (all die marriages of the Upright 5 variety): 2; 0 finer in this category. PCGS# 1920. NGC ID: 226N. 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.