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1801 1C 100/000 MS63 Brown NGC. MS60 EAC....
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$37,375.00
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Description
Historic, Pedigreed 1801 Error Fraction Cent
1801 1C 100/000 MS63 Brown NGC. MS60 EAC. S-221, Die State IV, Low R.2. This important Mint State cent is tied for second finest known of this variety. This cent was plated in Newcomb's reference on these coins as well as Penny Whimsy. The reverse was plated in Dr. Sheldon's early work, Early American Cents. The Corrected Fraction cents are known only for 1801. Fully lustrous with olive-brown and pale bluish-gray coloration. The obverse has bold design features, while the reverse is somewhat soft. The upper portion of the wreath, consisting of the upper eight leaves on the left and the upper 13 leaves on the right are all boldly defined. The lower leaves on the reverse are completely void of detail. Tinges of faded orange color remain visible around the devices.Ex: F.W. Lincoln (8/1891); Benjamin H. Collins (1/19); Dr. Henry Beckwith (S.H. Chapman, 4/23), lot 24; Elmer S. Sears; Howard R. Newcomb (J.C. Morgenthau, 2/45), lot 326; Leonard M. Holland (Pennypacker Auctions, 5/59); Louis Helfenstein (Merkin, 8/64), lot 20; Gene Reale (Sotheby's, New York, 1/98), lot 32; John B. MacDonald (8/99).(#1467)(Registry values: P1)
Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 1467, GSID# 795)
Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
Weight: 0.47549oz
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Auction Info
2005 Ft. Lauderdale FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #360 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2005
12th-15th
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
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