1816 1C Newcomb 7, BN MS(PCGS#36541)

The January 2013 Americana Sale

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

13027

等级

MS66

价格

124,457

详细说明

1816 Matron Head Cent. N-7. Rarity-3. Noyes Die State A/A. MS-66 BN (PCGS). CAC. <strong>Die Variety: </strong>Newcomb-7 represents the only use of these obverse and reverse dies in the production of the first year 1816 Matron Head cent. On the obverse, the tip of the first digit 1 in the date nearly lines up with the end of Liberty's bust, the letter Y in LIBERTY is low, the date is wide, and the second digit 1 in the date leans left. There is also a second line along the top of the coronet that begins above the letter B and extends to the end of the word LIBERTY. There is an extra dot along the top of the loop of the digit 6 in the date, but this due to a defective device punch, and all varieties of the 1816 cent use the same punch.<br /> <br /> The reverse die of the 1816 N-7 variety is most readily identifiable by faint repunching at the bases of the letters ON in ONE and N in CENT.<br /> <br /> <strong>Die State: </strong>An early die state example, both sides exhibit crisp detail throughout the denticulation. The extra dot at the top of the loop of the 6 on the obverse is still plainly evident, and faint clash marks are present in the reverse field both before and after the denomination ONE CENT.<br /> <br /> <strong>Strike: </strong>The early die state discussed above confirms that this coin is generally well struck with sharp to full definition over virtually all elements of the design. The only exceptions are stars 3 through 9 on the obverse, which are flat and lack centrils -- a feature shared by the Noyes obverse plate coin for Die State A.<br /> <br /> <strong>Surfaces: </strong>Vibrant with a satin to semi-prooflike finish, this coin has all that one should expect at the premium Gem grade level. Gorgeous golden-brown toning dominates the outward appearance, although closer inspection does reveal faint remnants of faded rose red luster in isolated field areas, especially on the obverse. There are no outwardly distracting or otherwise grade-limiting blemi