1807/6 1C S-272, Small 7, BN MS(PCGS#36439)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

6093

等级

VF25BN

价格

332,047

详细说明

1807/6 Draped Bust Cent. S-272. Rarity-4+. Small 7, Blunt 1. VF-25 (PCGS). A remarkably bold and satisfying specimen from the rare Sheldon-272 dies. The surface complexion is pleasing to the naked eye. The strike is drawn towards 9 o'clock on the obverse while the reverse shows an inclination towards 12 o'clock. Toned in chocolate and steel-brown shades, with strong definition to the central elements. Unknown in Mint State, the 1807/6 Small 7, Blunt 1 (a.k.a. Small Overdate) has long been popular with collectors and ranks among the most famous of all large cent rarities. Only 100 or so examples are believed extant, most of which are well worn, if not also significantly impaired. In fact, fewer than half a dozen coins are known that grade better than Fine on the EAC scale. Breen speculates that the obverse die of the 1807 S-272 variety was prepared in 1803, albeit without the final digit. It was originally completed as an 1806-dated die for use (beginning in) that year, but the disabling of the Mint's cent press in April suspended production of this denomination until January 1807. The die was not used in 1806, as a result, but was overdated and utilized during or after the first quarter of 1807. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. PCGS# 36439. NGC ID: 224N. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.