1800 1/2 C, BN

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*PCGS 1800 MS 60 Brown. B-1b, R.1. Graded MS 63 Brown by PCGS. A common variety, the B-1b represents the first use of the copper blanks imported from Wales by Boulton & Watt, previously this variety had been struck from cut-down cent stock or misstruck cents. This well struck coin has glossy, lustrous surfaces that verge on prooflikeness. The coin exudes a warm, original reddish-brown patina with slight accents of lavender around the devices. Lightly struck on OF and slightly off-center on the obverse at 5 o'clock. A few small spots are noted on each side, and close scrutiny reveals a few tiny nicks on the obverse. Purchased from RARCOA by Mr. Faraday at the 1975 ANA (on August 19 of that year) for $1,200. This is an unusual case of the consignor thinking less of the coin than the grading service did. Entered in Mr. Faraday's log book of his collection as a "Gem AU."

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 1051, GSID# 465)

Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 5.44 grams
Weight: 0.19189oz
Mintage: 202,908

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