1855 1C Upright 55, RB MS(PCGS#1908)

The January 2012 Americana Sale

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8135

Grade

MS63

Price

489

Lot Description

1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Grellman Die State a. Upright 5s. MS-63 RB (PCGS). This otherwise lustrous, generally rose red survivor reveals minimal gray-brown patina in only one or two isolated areas (the obverse date area is the most prominent). A bold to sharp strike even extends to the borders -- an uncommon attribute in an 1850s large cent -- and it is only a few extremely minor blemishes that preclude a Choice rating. Attractive piece.