Lot 36
1801 S-216 R1 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Choice glossy medium chocolate brown and steel with lighter brown and tan toning in protected areas. Faint peeps of faded mint color can be found on the reverse. Underlying satiny mint luster covers the planchet and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. A beautiful cent, essentially flawless except for a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices and a couple trivial marks on the obverse. A few faint hairline scratches near the dentils before the mouth and a nick-like diagonal planchet chip in the field off the chin can help identify this cent. E-MDS, Breen state II, and better struck than most. There are light die clashmarks on both sides and the drapery on the bust is well struck while many are weak in this area. A very nice cent, and it comes with an old provenance. Our grade is AU55. Noyes says AU55 and tied for CC#10, his photo #25624. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 63 for the variety. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP
Ex John Zug-S. W. Freeman, Kreisberg Shulman Auctions 5/23/1958:1142-Stack's (privately)-Frank H. Masters, Jr., Rare Coin Company of America 5/14/1971:135-Charles E. Harrison-Tony Terranova & Chris McCawley 4/2004.
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| Realized $7,931 |
