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Description
Extraordinary 1814 S-295 Cent, MS66 Brown
1814 1C Plain 4 MS66 Brown PCGS. S-295, B-2, R.1. When John
Reich joined the Mint's engraving staff in 1807, he was instructed
to create new designs for all of our nation's coins. He actually
only created three sets of obverse and reverse designs, one for
copper, another for silver, and a third for gold. Half dollars were
the first silver coins to feature his Capped Bust design and half
eagles were the first gold coins to receive the similar Capped
Draped Bust design, both in 1807. Next were the large cents that
feature the Classic Head design, introduced in 1808 and continued
through 1814. Examples probably would have been coined in 1815 as
well, had the Mint equipment remained serviceable, and had the
copper supply been maintained. Mint records indicate that only
357,830 cents were struck before the copper supply was exhausted
late in the year.The cents of 1814 represent the final year of issue for the Classic Head design, and they are very popular with type collectors. Most examples that survive today are circulated, damaged, or in lower Mint State grades. In fact, this is the only PCGS MS66 Brown that PCGS has certified, the finest Plain 4 coin they have graded.
This amazing piece is highly lustrous with satiny cartwheel surfaces. All of the design elements are bold and highly developed. Both sides have gorgeous chestnut and dark chocolate surfaces with few imperfections of any kind. MRB MS63.(Registry values: P1)
Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 1576, GSID# 867)
Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
Weight: 0.48oz
Auction Info
2009 August Los Angeles, CA US Coin Auction #1128 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2009
31st-2nd
Friday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
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