1790s Tkn 1/2P Kentucky, Lancaster Edge, RD MS(PCGS#625)

June 2020 Pre-Long Beach U.S. & World Coin Auction #116

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

9

Grade

MS63RD

Price

1,200

Lot Description

Lot 9 (1792-4) Kentucky Cent with Lettered Edge Breen-1156, W-8810 PCGS graded MS63 RED.Lustrous mellowed red fading to light bluish steel with about 70% of the planchet retaining mint color. The only defects are some very tiny planchet fissures in the fields on the obverse (scroll side), but you need a glass to see them. Usual die state for the variety with a fine die crack that meanders through the scroll. Struck with a lettered "LANCASTER" edge, and this feature is noted on the PCGS label. A premium example of this popular copper that was used in Colonial America. PCGS population 9; 42 finer: 34 in 64RD, 8 in 65RD. PCGS #625.Estimated Value $1,000 - UP