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1806 S-270 Cent, Choice AU
Conditionally Rare

1806 1C S-270, B-1, R.1, AU55 PCGS Secure. Breen Die State III, multiply clashed near the portrait. The sole dies for this conditionally rare issue. Plenty of 1806 cents exist in grades through Fine, but examples with minimal wear are elusive. This sharp example exhibits deep walnut-brown and sea-green toning. Marks are nearly absent, but we note as an identifier a small wedge-shaped flaw on the obverse rim at 7:30. Our EAC grade XF40. Population: 2 in 55, 6 finer (11/16).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 224L, Variety PCGS# 36436, Base PCGS# 1513, Greysheet# 80055)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Metal: 100% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2017
4th-9th Wednesday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
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