1820 1C N-8, BN MS(PCGS#36700)

1820 1C N-8, BN MS (PCGS#36700)

January 2023 Collectors Choice Online Auction U.S. Coins

Lot Description: 1820 Matron Head Cent. N-8. Rarity-3. Small Date. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. Deep chocolate-brown with faint steel overtones on the obverse. The reverse is a bit lighter olive-brown. Some light scratches are noted below the ribbon, but need to be looked for as they blend with the toning somewhat. Pleasing luster and eye appeal. From the later die state, with flowlines and fading dentils. In the 2001 sale of the Frankenfield collection it was noted that this coin was listed in the Noyes Census as EAC50, from which it has curiously slipped in recent times. We agree with the earlier assessment, placing it as tied for eighth finest in Noyes' records. Provenance: From the John McBride Collection. Earlier ex J.H. Cohen, October 1985; Kagin's sale of the William A. Weimer Collection, February 1987, lot 4033; Superior's sale of the J.R. Frankenfield Collection, lot 747; Superior's sale of the Dr. Wallace Lee Collection, May 2003, lot 653; our sale of the Twin Leaf Collection, Part I, July 2015 Baltimore Auction, lot 2073. PCGS# 36700. NGC ID: 2256. Click here for certification details from PCGS.