1805 1C S-267, BN MS(PCGS#36427)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

314

Grade

MS61BN

Price

3,240

Lot Description

1805 Draped Bust Cent. S-267. Rarity-1. MS-61 BN (NGC). Warm golden bronze hues dominate the complexion of this Mint State example, accented by subtle navy-blue hues around the design elements. Overall bold despite evidence of a later die state. The fields are notably smooth and satiny, and just a few thin marks should be noted on Liberty's neck. This is the Blunt 1 obverse of the 1805 issue, here paired with the reverse die on which the highest leaf in the wreath is under the left side of the final S in STATES. S-267 is similar in overall rarity to S-269, both of which are a bit more plentiful than S-268, the only other die marriage known for this issue. Few surviving Draped Bust cents offer the solid technical quality and strong appeal of this lovely Mint State piece, and just 2 have been certified finer by NGC. Provenance: From the Collection of Thaddeus A. Tatum III. Earlier ex Heritage's sale of July 2013, lot 3014. NGC Census: 2; 2 finer through MS-65 BN. PCGS# 36427. NGC ID: 224K. Click here for certification details from NGC.