1814 1C S-295, BN MS(PCGS#36517)

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

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

334

Grade

AU55BN

Price

3,360

Lot Description

1814 Classic Head Cent. S-295. Rarity-1. Plain 4. AU-55 (PCGS). Just the faintest trace of rub takes this coin out of the Mint State category. Boldly struck, the impression trivially off center to the upper right obverse and reverse. Sharp devices, lustrous bold copper brown patina. This is one of the nicest Classic Head cents in an AU-55 holder that we have ever handled and, given this type's reputation for rarity in higher grades, we anticipate strong bidder competition for this premium quality example. Noyes Die State A. Provenance: From the William B. Martin Collection. Earlier from our (Stack's) sale of February 1971, lot 50. Lot tag included. PCGS# 1576. Click here for certification details from PCGS.