1796 1C Draped, Reverse of 1797, BN MS(PCGS#1407)

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2128

Grade

F15BN

Price

1,440

Lot Description

Breen Die State I. This is an endearing example with uncommonly smooth, medium brown surfaces at the Fine level of preservation. Mottled autumn orange highlights to the obverse, the reverse exhibits intermingled pale gray. Wispy handling marks are mostly inconspicuous to the unaided eye, although we do note a few minor distractions in the central reverse field, several faint pin scratches on Liberty's cheek, and a shallow edge bruise just before 9 o'clock on the obverse. Well defined for the grade, especially on the reverse, this is a pleasing circulated survivor of both the first year, key date 1796 Draped Bust cent and the Sheldon-115 die pairing.