1797 1C S-138, BN MS(PCGS#35945)

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

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

282

Grade

AU50BN

Price

3,600

Lot Description

1797 Draped Bust Cent. S-138. Rarity-1. Reverse of 1797, Stems to Wreath--Double Struck--AU-50 (PCGS). This is an impressive Draped Bust cent with razor sharp to full definition from the borders to the centers. The strike (or strikes, we should write) are well centered within uniformly denticulated borders. The double striking is most pronounced at the denticles along the left obverse border, in the date area, and at most design elements on the reverse. Smooth and hard in hand with even dark copper patina, a loupe reveals light granularity and microporosity, both of which features are easily overlooked given this piece's overall positive appearance. Noyes Die State B. Provenance: Ex Tom Reynolds. PCGS# 35945. Click here for certification details from PCGS.