1855 1C Upright 55, BN MS65BN 认证号60149071, PCGS号1907

N-1, R.3. Sharply struck on Liberty, but most of the stars are flat at the centers, similar on the reverse with the wreath sharp and the peripheral lettering somewhat challenged. Medium brown dominates with traces of lighter red in the fields and gunmetal blue hints as well. On the reverse there are some lighter reddish areas around the periphery. Excellent surfaces as expected for a Gem grade. Pedigree- 1/2006 Heritage Orlando Auction (FUN #1) Lot 659 price realized $690.

Ron Guth

1855 Large Cents come with two different date styles -- one has slanted 5's and the other has upright 5's.  In all of the years preceding 1855, the 5's had some degree of slant, though perhaps not to the degree as seen on the 1855's.  Both Slanted and Upright 5's are found on 1856 Large Cents, then the issue is settled with the 1857, which has Upright 5's only.  The end of the Large Cent denomination after 1857 sealed their fate.

According to the PCGS Population Report (as of March 2012), the Upright 5s variety is the more common of the two, though hundreds have been certified of each.  No 1855 Large Cent (of either type) has earned a grade better than MS-66, and that includes all color variations.  Amazingly, a handful of Full Reg Gem examples have survived to satisfy and excite collectors.