1817 1C 15 Stars, BN MS(PCGS#1597)

1817 1C 15 Stars, BN MS (PCGS#1597)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: 1817 Matron Head Cent. N-16. Rarity-1. 15 Stars. AU-55 BN (PCGS). CAC. The 1817 cent with 15 stars has long been a classic of the middle date series, and though it is not rare, the demand for attractive examples has always resulted in strong performance at auction. This variety almost certainly represents an error in the die preparation process. The engraver either miscounted the number of stars or misjudged the spacing between the first few stars and had to bring the total count to 15 instead of the intended 13 to fill the periphery. High quality die steel was in such short supply during the first few decades of U.S. Mint operations that producing blundered coins was preferable to wasting a good die. Choice, original surfaces and considerable frosty luster characterize this delightful near-mint example. Also notable is the strong, even strike from an early to intermediate state of the dies, with complete radial lines in nearly all 15 of the stars and only slight fading of the peripheral detail into the rims. Pleasing medium brown and tan color and shows no distracting marks or spots. A premium quality specimen in all respects. PCGS# 1597. Click here for certification details from PCGS.