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1797 S-123 Cent, AU58
Faded Mint Red in the Protected Areas

1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-123, B-12, R.4, AU58 NGC. Pleasing bluish-brown surfaces, sharp design motifs, good centering, and faded mint red define this beautiful large cent. The Nichols' Find was a small group of high grade 1796 and 1797 large cents discovered in Massachusetts in the 1860s. The cents included 1796 S-119, 1797 S-123, and 1797 S-135. That hoard is the source of most, if not all, high-grade examples of these three varieties, and likely included the present offering.
Ex: ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/2023), lot 3435; Central States Signature (Heritage, 5/2024), lot 3827.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2242, Variety PCGS# 35909, Base PCGS# 1422, Greysheet# 77541)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Metal: 100% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2026
14th-17th Wednesday-Saturday
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