1839 1C N-3, Head of 1838, BN MS(PCGS#37228)

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

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

365

Grade

MS66BN

Price

5,520

Lot Description

1839 Modified Matron Head Cent. N-3. Rarity-1. Head of 1838. MS-66 BN (PCGS). A dynamic and original example of this transitional issue with deep golden tan surfaces and a generous amount of mint red in the protected areas. The strike at the center is bold though we note some trifling weakness at a few of the obverse stars. Choice for the grade, and a coin that holds up well to magnified scrutiny. Among the finest surviving examples with 2 graded higher by PCGS. Provenance: From the Collection of Thaddeus A. Tatum III. Earlier ex our (Stacks) sale of August 2010, lot 233. PCGS Population: 6; 2 finer. PCGS# 1744. NGC ID: 225X. Click here for certification details from PCGS.