1849 1C, BN MS(PCGS#1886)

The August 2010 Boston Rarities Sale

Auctioneer

Bowers & Merena

Lot Number

76

Grade

MS66

Price

2,415

Lot Description

1849 Braided Hair Cent. N-20. Rarity-1. Grellman Die State A. MS-66 BN (NGC). A glossy-textured Gem, both sides exhibit subtle lilac highlights to otherwise dominant medium-copper patina. At more direct angles we can also discern faint traces of faded-pink luster in isolated areas, mostly around the devices. Bold-to-sharp in strike, and silent on the subject of significant blemishes.