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Important 1799 Cent

1799 1C Good 6. S-189, High R.2. Better detailed than most examples of this rare, key date. The date is strong enough to easily make out the digits and to readily identify this as a perfect date and not an overdate. Each side is peppered with numerous small abrasions that detract somewhat, but the only surface flaw that deserves individual mention is a planchet void between the upper serifs of IB in LIBERTY. The surfaces have a slightly mottled medium to darker brown coloration, and the central devices seem a bit weaker defined than the surrounding peripheral details. Actually, this is quite a pleasing, original example of this important early copper issue.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2246, PCGS# 1443, GSID# 780)

Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
Weight: 0.47549oz
Mintage: 42,540


Auction Info

Auction Dates
November, 1999
18th-20th Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Nov 18, 1999 for: $2,990.00
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