Lot 1334
1856. Upright 5. Newcomb-7, Rarity-1. PCGS graded MS-64. Medium chocolate brown with considerable mint red around the obverse devices and a large lighter spot at the right side of star twelve. Between N in ONE and C in CENT is a hairline scratch. Early die state and very sharply struck.
Sharply struck with each star showing their radial lines, and no signs of weakness on the central devices. A beautiful cent that would be difficult to locate in a higher grade. Estimated Value $300 - 400
Probably purchased in the mid 1940s, but no provenance is available; Ex Benson Collection.
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| Realized $391 |
