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1802 1C S-232, B-12, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade MS60. ...
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Description
The Naftzger 1802 S-232 Cent, MS64 Brown
Tied for Second Finest Known
1802 1C S-232, B-12, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. Our EAC Grade
MS60. Mottled golden-tan and steel-brown surfaces exhibit a few
trivial corrosion spots on each side of this lovely cent. The
strike is nicely centered, showing complete obverse and reverse
border dentils. Traces of faded mint red appear on the obverse of
this lovely piece.Variety: The reverse displays a heavy rim break and die cud over ATE and is plated in the 1991 Noyes photo book of the early cents. This late-state piece is Breen's Die State VI.
Population Data (3/15): This is the sole Mint State example that PCGS has certified as S-232.
Heritage Commentary: Del Bland grades this piece MS60 and calls it second finest, tied with three other pieces in his Condition Census. Bill Noyes graded this piece MS60 and tied for second finest known in his 1991 photo book, reducing his grade 10 points to AU50 and tied for eighth finest in 2005.
Provenance: Charles M. Williams (Numismatic Gallery, 11/1950), lot 194; R.E. Naftzger, Jr.; Eric Streiner; Heritage (1/2009), lot 3592.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 224E, Variety PCGS# 36305, Base PCGS# 1470, Greysheet# 80018)
Weight: 13.48 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
Auction Info
2015 May 12 The Eugene H. Gardner Collection III US Coins Signature Auction - New York #1228 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2015
12th
Tuesday
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