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1807 1C Large 7 over 6. MS65 Brown PCGS. S-273, B-3, R.1....
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Description
Mint State 1807/6 S-273 Large Overdate Cent
1807 1C Large 7 over 6. MS65 Brown PCGS. S-273, B-3, R.1. Bland MS62; CC-2. Noyes MS60; tied for CC-4. Photo #23154. Our EAC Grade MS60+.Equivalents. Proskey 1; Doughty 203; McGirk 1A; Clapp 3; EAC 3; Encyclopedia 1768; PCGS #1528.
Variety. Overdate, large 7. Leaf point below upright of D. The obverse appears on S-273. The reverse appears on S-271, S-272, and S-273.
Surfaces. Gorgeous tan and olive surfaces with considerable faded mint red on the obverse, and splashes of bright orange luster on the reverse. The surfaces are flawless, save for a few tiny planchet flakes on the obverse. Both sides are nicely defined, although the drapery is blunt, and a few leaves lack detail. The raised die lump right of the date is clearly visible.
Die State II. Light clash marks are evident on each side, with minor die flaws.
Appearances. The obverse and reverse are illustrated in Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of United States Large Cents.
Census. A single amazing Gem is followed by this example and a few other Mint State pieces in Bland's Census, although it is ranked lower in Noyes' Census.
Commentary. The two overdate varieties for the year cover both ends of the rarity spectrum. The Small Overdate (S-272) is one of the rarest Draped Bust cent varieties, especially in the 1800s, while the Large Overdate (S-273) is one of the commonest.
Provenance. Barney Bluestone; Dr. Jasper Robertson; French's (3/1967), lot 575, $1,400; C. Douglas Smith; Dr. Robert A. Schuman; Superior (9/2004), lot 601, $37,375.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 224N, Variety PCGS# 36442, Base PCGS# 1528, Greysheet# 80058)
Weight: 13.48 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
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Auction Info
2008 February Long Beach, CA Signature Coin Auction #460 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2008
14th-16th
Thursday-Saturday
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