1826 1C, BN MS(PCGS#1645)

1826 1C, BN MS (PCGS#1645)

The March 2013 Baltimore Auction

详细说明: 1826 Matron Head Cent. N-4. Rarity-2. Noyes Die State A/A. MS-63 BN (PCGS). A premium coin for the assigned grade, both sides exhibit fiery red-orange highlights over smooth, otherwise mahogany and deep brown surfaces. Boldly defined in all but one or two isolated areas -- and better struck that many examples of the type, as such -- this lovely piece is sure to sell for a strong bid.<br /> <br /> Newcomb-4 represents the only use of these obverse and reverse dies in the production of 1826 Matron Head cents. The obverse is identifiable by a close, even date, wide spacing between star 1 and Liberty's bust, and a pronounced inner circle along the denticles before the portrait. On the reverse, both Ss in the word STATES are small, and the final S is positioned low relative to the adjacent E. Noyes Die State A/A, as illustrated here, is defined by perfect dies and a sharp strike that includes crisp denticulation around both sides. Graded higher by PCGS than the primary Dan Holmes Collection specimen (PCGS MS-62 BN, Goldbergs' sale of May 2010, lot 213), and also finer in our opinion given the smoother surfaces and more even toning.