1855 1C Upright 55, RB MS(PCGS#1908)

November 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1092

Grade

MS66RB

Price

1,800

Lot Description

1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Upright 5s. MS-66 RB (PCGS). CAC. This is a gorgeous premium Gem with frosty surfaces that retain much of the original vivid mint orange color. Toning is minimal in iridescent rose-gray that is more prevalent on the reverse. Sharply defined over most design elements with smooth surfaces and outstanding visual appeal. Thanks to the dispersal of a large hoard of Choice and Gem Mint State examples, the 1855 N-4 variety is one of the most popular high grade type candidates in the Braided Hair cent series. This one is finer than most, and worthy of a strong premium. Noyes Die State A/A. PCGS Population (all die marriages of the Upright 5s variety): 7; 0 finer in this category. CAC Population: 2; 0. PCGS# 1908. NGC ID: 226M. Click here for certification details from PCGS.