1856 1C Slanted 5, BN PR(PCGS#1997)
1856 1C Slanted 5, BN PR (PCGS#1997)
The June 2012 Baltimore Auction
- Auctioneer
- Stack's Bowers
- Lot Number
- 2108
- Grade
- PR63BN
- Price
- 4,994
- Lot Description
- 1856 Braided Hair Cent. N-5. Rarity-5-. Slanting 5. Proof-63 BN (NGC). Faded mint orange underlies a sheen of lilac-brown and royal blue throughout. From an unknown but undoubtedly moderate Proof mintage for the issue; the PCGS website suggests an "estimated 100+" example are accounted for today. PCGS# 1997.