1838 1C Newcomb 4, BN MS(PCGS#37189)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1134

Grade

MS65BN

Price

2,880

Lot Description

1838 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-4. Rarity-2. MS-65 BN (PCGS). CAC. A superior Gem with vibrant luster and significant mint red. Boldly struck throughout, the devices are razor sharp and full radial lines are seen on all but a few stars. The Newcomb-4 die variety has a number of collectible die states dealing with progressive cracks and breaks on the obverse. This example is in an intermediate state with a heavy crack over star 9 to the hair bun that extends lightly down across the portrait, bisecting the obverse and landing in the dentils below the middle of the date. A lovely coin that would be a prize for type, date, variety, and die state collectors alike. Provenance: From the Iron Eagle Collection. PCGS# 1741. NGC ID: 225V. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.