1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction, BN MS(PCGS#1482)

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2218

Grade

AU55BN

Price

3,000

Lot Description

Breen Die State VI. This handsome piece exhibits dominant golden-brown patina to both sides, the left third of the reverse with a bold swath of deeper steely-copper toning. Sharply defined despite the late die state, the strike is expertly centered and well executed in all regards. A few wispy handling marks are scattered about, the most significant a dull mark at the left obverse border, an equally dull mark in Liberty's hair curls at the back of the neck, and a faint pin scratch across the junction of the neck and bust. This significant coin is not included in either the 2000 Bland or 2015 Noyes census listings, which are populated by examples in EAC grades of EF40 to MS60 and VF30 to AU50, respectively.