1846 1C N-12, Tall Date, RB MS(PCGS#403887)

1846 1C N-12, Tall Date, RB MS (PCGS#403887)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

Lot Description: 1846 Braided Hair Cent. N-12. Rarity-1. Tall Date. MS-64 RB (PCGS). Radiant blooms of apricot-orange luster surround the design elements of this impressive near-Gem, complementing the rich chocolate brown coloration that dominates. The dies are heavily fatigued, showing dramatic cuds at the left obverse rim that are only known by a handful of specimens. Even so, the devices are sharp and undisturbed by abrasions or noteworthy abrasions. A few specks of green patina are visible beneath a glass though these are largely unnoticed without magnification. Among the highest grade survivors from these dies, called CC#1 in both the Noyes and Grellman Censuses and tied with just 2 other coins for finest certified at PCGS. Earlier form the famous cabinet of Ted Naftzger. Provenance: From the Collection of Thaddeus A. Tatum III. Earlier ex Laurel City Coins; Del Bland, privately September 1977; Superior Galleries' sale of the Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection, September 1986, lot 1047; Ira and Larry Goldberg's sale of the Ted Naftzger Collection, Part III, September 2009, lot 729. PCGS Population: 3; none finer (N-12 variety only). PCGS# 403887. NGC ID: 226C. Click here for certification details from PCGS.