1855 1C Slanted 55, RB MS(PCGS#1911)
1855 1C Slanted 55, RB MS (PCGS#1911)
August 2020 U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 1143
- 等级
- MS65RB
- 价格
- 7,920
- 详细说明
- Richly Original Mint State 1855 N-10 Cent Slanting 5s 1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-10. Rarity-1. Slanting 5s. MS-65 RB (PCGS). Type:Braided Hair. Design: Obv: A head of Liberty faces left with 13 stars around the border and the date 1855 below. She is wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, her hair tied into a bun at the back of her head by a beaded cord. Rev: A circular wreath encloses the denomination ONE CENT with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border. Weight Standard: 10.89 grams. Diameter: 27.5 mm. Die Variety: Newcomb-10. Obv: Slanting 5s in the date. There is a strong spur from the denticle below the first digit 5 in the date, and another strong spur slants down from the front of the coronet. The 1855 N-10 represents the only use of this obverse die. Rev: There are no distinguishing features of this reverse die that are evident in all die states. The 1855 N-10 also represents the only use of this reverse die. N-10 is the only circulation strike die marriage that corresponds to the Slanting 5s Guide Book variety of the 1855 Braided Hair cent. The 1855 N-11 Slanting 5s is a Proof-only variety. Die State: Grellman e, Noyes A/A. Obv: Perfect, per Noyes, although this die state is better described by Grellman State e: "Clogging [at star 6] repaired; stars complete. Field matte." Rev: Perfect, again per Noyes, although the reverse is also in a later die state with the field matte-like and all die lines from earlier states no longer visible. Edge: Plain. Mintage for the Issue: 1,574,829 coins. Estimated Surviving Population for the Die Variety: Rarity-1: More than 1,500 coins in all grades. Strike: A smartly impressed example with sharp to full detail throughout the design. The borders are also sharp with broad rims and crisp denticulation. Surfaces: Matte-like in finish due to die state, as above, subtle frost is discernible under a light. The obverse is toned in iridescent golden-copper with plenty of faded mint orange color remaining. The more boldly toned reverse is antique copper-brown with pale steel-blue highlights and blushes of faded rose-red color. Close inspection with a loupe reveals a trace of light carbon and associated surface build up in the protected areas around many of the design elements. A tiny, shallow planchet flake in the field under Liberty's chin serves as a useful identifier. Commentary: Based on a study of sketches of his work, numismatic scholars have determined that the Slanting 5s is a feature peculiar to Chief Engraver James Barton Longacre, who deserves credit for preparing the date punch using this style of digit. The Guide Bookopines that the Upright 5s style is probably the work of an apprentice in the Engraving Department. As the only circulation strike die marriage of the 1855 Slanting 5s style, Newcomb-10 is a must-have for Guide Bookvariety collectors. The ESM specimen is a handsome Mint State example that is sure to please. Provenance: From the ESM Collection. Earlier from Heritage's sale of the Craig A. Stevens Registry Collection of Large Cents, April 2006 CSNS Signature Auction, lot 340. PCGS Population (all die marriages of the Slanting 5s variety): 10; 17 finer in this category (MS-66 RB finest). PCGS# 1911. Click here for certification details from PCGS.