1798 1C S-164, BN XF40BN 认证号32777301, PCGS号36056

Ron Guth

1798 Large Cents are known with "First" and "Second" Hair Styles.  These are misnomers because the hairstyles are actually quite similar and differ only by the addition of a conspicuous haircurl just left of and below the ear on the Second Hairstyle.  The First Hair Style lacks this extra curl.

Sheldon 164 is a scarce variety, listed as a Rarity 4 by Walter Breen.  Finding any example of this variety is a challenge, especially one on a nice planchet with pleasing Brown color.  Mint State examples are exceedingly rare and only two have been certified above MS60 by PCGS.  Red-Brown and Red examples are non-existent.