1805 1C, BN MS(PCGS#1510)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6032

Grade

AU55BN

Price

5,040

Lot Description

1805 Draped Bust Cent. S-267. Rarity-1. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. This exquisite example will appeal to collectors of high grade type coins and early copper specialists. Both sides are toned in rich chocolate-brown with some lighter copper shades on the reverse. The devices are boldly defined, and the surfaces are attractive for a lightly circulated Draped Bust cent. This is the Blunt 1 obverse of the 1805 issue, here paired with the reverse die on which the highest leaf in the wreath is under the left side of the final S in STATES. S-267 is similar in overall rarity to S-269, both of which are a bit more plentiful than S-268, the only other die marriage known for this issue. Few surviving Draped Bust cents offer the solid technical quality and strong appeal of this lovely Choice AU. Sure to sell for a premium bid. Provenance: From the Abernathy Collection. PCGS# 1510. NGC ID: 224K. Click here for certification details from PCGS.