1855 1C Slanted 55, RD MS(PCGS#1912)

February 2025 Showcase Auction - U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1010

Grade

MS65RD

Price

6,600

Lot Description

Sharply defined in most areas, this lovely Gem also offers bright rose-red mint color that will further entice quality conscious collectors. It is a hard and frosty coin with expectably smooth surfaces for the assigned grade. Grellman Die State b, with star 6 partially obscured due to a clogged die. The author describes this die state as "Rare." At the PCGS MS-65 RD level, of course, this piece is also rare from a condition standpoint and is worthy of strong bids.