1803 1C S-250 Sm Date, Sm Frac, BN MS65BN 认证号13473827, PCGS号36365

An amazing GEM Large cent that is totally unspoiled and natural. This coin was in the amazing Husak sale back in June 2008. We sit and wonder in full amazement how this coin has survived for 206 years so perfect. The surfaces are pristine and do emit a strong luster. Here is how it was described at the 2008 auction: "Lustrous light brown and olive with some lighter tan that represents faded mint red. Slightly deeper brown on the reverse with traces of orange mint color. Nicely detailed for the variety with complete, narrow borders on both sides.". We want to clarify, nicely detailed is really FULLY STRUCK! The eye appeal is tremendous! This coin sold for $29,900.00 at the sale. We totally disagree with the PCGS pops as we have not seen any others offered nor can we find any auction records. PCGS 7, NGC 1. There is only a single BN graded higher (66) by PCGS.The pedigree of this coin ranks among the best of the best: Howard R. Newcomb; Dr. James O. Sloss; R.E. Naftzger, Jr.; Abe Kosoff (10/1959), lot 82, $600; Emanuel Taylor (10/1960); R.E. Naftzger, Jr. (New Netherlands, 11/1973), lot 566, $1,800; Douglas Kaselitz; Gordon J. Wrubel; Myles Z. Gerson; Jerry A. Bobbe (5/1974); C. Douglas Smith (3/1992); Eric Streiner; C. Douglas Smith; Dr. Robert A. Schuman; Superior (6/2000), lot 215, $10,062.50. Time will continue to create value on a rarity like this!

Ron Guth

Sheldon 250 is one of the 1803 Small Date, Small Fraction varieties.  Both Breen and Noyes call it Rarity 3, which makes it somewhat scarce as a die variety.  There are probably ten examples that would qualify as Mint State upon examination by PCGS; indeed, five examples have earned that distinction as of this writing (9/2015).  The best example certified by PCGS is an MS65BN.  Dr. Sheldon graded one MS70(!) in Penny Whimsy, but that example has not been seen in decades - who know what it would grade today?