1851/81 1C, BN MS(PCGS#1895)

The June 2010 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Bowers & Merena

Lot Number

160

Grade

MS65

Price

1,725

Lot Description

1851/81 Braided Hair Cent. N-3. Rarity-1. Grellman Die State A. MS-65 BN (NGC). OH. A sharp early die state, a loupe reveals bold remnants of the inverted 18 underdigits. Lovely copper-brown patina to both sides, the surfaces with a smooth, glossy texture that does full justice to the Gem grade level. A very popular variety in an attractive state of preservation.