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1798 S-155, B-9 Cent, MS62 Brown
First Hair Style, Reverse of 1796

1798 1C Reverse of 1796, S-155, B-9, R.3, MS62 Brown PCGS. Breen Die State VI. This late die state piece has all of the cracks recorded in the Breen encyclopedia. An exceptional example and a solid entry in the Condition Census, ranking second or third finest known according to Del Bland and Bill Noyes, respectively. Lustrous surfaces display frosty tan, olive, and steel-brown toning, exhibiting strong design details. Population (Reverse of 1796): 1 in 62 Brown, 4 finer; Population (S-155): 1 in 62 Brown, 2 finer (3/24).
Ex: Charles J. Dupont (Stack's, 9/1954), lot 199; Abe Kosoff; R.E. Naftzger, Jr. (New Netherlands Coin Co., 11/1973), lot 471; Del Bland; Dr. Dane B. Nielsen; Dr. Philip W. Ralls Collection (Goldberg Auctions, 1/2014), lot 506; ESM Collection (Stack's Bowers, 8/2020), lot 1029.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2244, Variety PCGS# 36002, Base PCGS# 1428, Greysheet# 79942)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Metal: 100% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
May, 2024
8th-12th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 21
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