1802 1C No Stems, BN MS(PCGS#1476)

1802 1C No Stems, BN MS (PCGS#1476)

The June 2010 Baltimore Auction

详细说明: 1802 Draped Bust Cent. S-231. Rarity-1. Noyes Die State B. Stemless Wreath. AU-55 (PCGS). The PCGS insert carries the incorrect coin number 1477, which is reserved for the 1802 Stemless Wreath Cent with a Red and Brown color designation. An easily attributable die marriage, S-231 features a stemless wreath on the reverse with no recutting on the final letter S in STATES. The only other Stemless Wreath variety of the 1802 Cent, S-241, exhibits wide recutting on the final S in STATES.<br /> The present example is actually an intermediate die state between Noyes A and B, the arc crack in the right-obverse field very pronounced but a second possible crack on the reverse through the letters AT in STATES not yet evident. Exceptional surface quality for the variety, both sides of this coin are smooth, virtually distraction free and possessed of lovely sandy-brown patina. A few small swirls of slightly variegated toning are easily overlooked, although more prominent--and important--are a few blushes of faded mint color in the protected areas around the reverse wreath and denomination. Lightly worn over the highpoints, with overall bold, if not sharp definition to both sides. The Condition Census for this variety provided in the 1991 book <em>United States Large Cents: 1793-1814 </em>by William C. Noyes reads: 65; 63; 60+; 55; 55; 55; 50; 50.