1798 1C S-187, BN MS(PCGS#36128)

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

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

293

Grade

XF40BN

Price

1,320

Lot Description

1798 Draped Bust Cent. S-187. Rarity-1. Style II Hair. EF-40 (PCGS). This is a boldly to sharply defined example that obviously saw very little in the way of active circulation. The reverse is evenly patinated in deep olive-charcoal, similar color adorning the lower quarter of the otherwise rose-brown obverse. The in hand appearance is tight and generally smooth, although accuracy compels us to mention microscopic pitting that is only readily evident when the coin is examined with the aid of a loupe. Tiny edge bruise just before 6 o'clock on the reverse. Noyes Die State A. PCGS# 1434. Click here for certification details from PCGS.