1838 1C N-14, BN MS(PCGS#37216)

September 2020 Pre-Long Beach U.S. & World Coin Auction #117

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

304

Grade

AU55BN

Price

690

Lot Description

Lot 304 1838 N-14 R4 PCGS graded AU55.Glossy olive brown and chocolate. Smooth and very attractive, just lightly worn on the devices. The only notable marks are a couple thin nicks at the nose, another in the field off the chin, a planchet chip in the dentils under the second 8 (as struck), and two tiny rim bruises at ITE in UNITED. E-MDS with microscopic die flowlines from the dentils and no crumbling in the dentils over star 7. Our grade is EF40. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer: 1 in 55, 1 in 63, 1 in 64. PCGS #37216.Estimated Value $225 - UP Ex Chris McCawley-Dr. Wallace Lee, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/25/2003:873-Chris McCawley, 2009 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/18/2009:383-Chuck Hall Collection (includes both lot tickets).