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1798 1C First Hair Style, S-161, B-22, R.2, MS62 Brown PCGS....
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1798 S-161 Cent, MS62 Brown
Ex: Newcomb-Ruby-Neggen-Naftzger
1798 1C First Hair Style, S-161, B-22, R.2, MS62 Brown PCGS.
Ex: Naftzger. Breen Die State IX, with spectacular reverse die
failure above STATES. A full break has occurred above TE and a
retained cud extends over the TA. This impressive copper is tied
for third finest Sheldon-161. Significant faded mint red is
apparent in the fields, complementing the glossy surfaces and
burgundy-brown toning over much of each side. The Liberty portrait
and wreath exhibit strong definition. The Clapp plate coin. The
reverse is plated in Penny Whimsy. Population (First Hair
Style, all varieties): 8 in 62 Brown (1 in 62+), 10 finer.
Population (S-161): 3 in 62 Brown (1 in 62+), 2 finer (4/24).Ex: Howard R. Newcomb (J.C. Morgenthau, 2/1945), lot 221 @ $77.50; James Kelly; Dr. Charles L. Ruby, Part I (Superior, 2/1974), lot 503; Fred Neggen Estate (Superior, 2/1976), lot 366; Auction '81 (Paramount, 7/1981), lot 1051; Stan Pierce; Del Bland; R.E. Naftzger, Jr.; The Naftzger Legacy Collection / US Coins Signature (Heritage, 8/2022), lot 3872.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2244, Variety PCGS# 36047, Base PCGS# 1431, Greysheet# 79948)
Weight: 13.48 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
Auction Info
2024 May 8 - 12 CSNS US Coins Signature® Auction #1374 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2024
8th-12th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 15
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