1803 1C S-249, 100/000, BN MS(PCGS#36416)

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

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

308

Grade

AU55BN

Price

7,200

Lot Description

1803 Draped Bust Cent. S-249. Rarity-2. 1/100 Over 1/000. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. Offered is a sharp early die state example of this popular Guide BookDraped Bust cent variety. Satiny with a hard, glossy texture, both sides display lovely antique copper patina and glints of faded autumn-orange luster. Expertly centered on the planchet, the strike is also impressively sharp, if not full over all features. Smooth and exceptionally attractive for an early copper irrespective of type or die marriage. This premium quality AU-55 with exceptional eye appeal certainly ranks among the finest known for the 1803 S-249 dies. PCGS has certified just 8 examples finer through MS-64. Provenance: From the Collection of Thaddeus A. Tatum III. Earlier ex our sale of the Rubin Family Collection, August 2015, lot 113. PCGS Population: 2; 8 finer through MS-64. PCGS# 911501. Click here for certification details from PCGS.