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*PCGS 1804 VF 35. Graded by PCGS as XF 40. S-266c, R.2. Pleasing dark chocolate brown surfaces with a few small nicks on the obverse, the most noticeable one opposite the chin, and a tiny edge nick on the lower reverse. Well struck and highly desirable. Broken dies. This is one of the most famous Large cent dates and varieties. This example just misses the revised condition census, the lower limit of which is XF 40.
Ex: Edward Frossard as "Fine;" Hillyer Ryder; Wayte Raymond; New Netherlands Coin Co. #41 9/53:1251; Judge Joseph F. Sawicki; 1964 ANA (Federal Brand Enterprises):103; unknown intermediary; Lester Merkin, privately; Garry Fitzgerald 6/80; Gordon J. Wrubel/Jack H. Beymer 2/83; G. Lee Kuntz; Superior Galleries 10/91:298; Tom Morley; Superior Galleries 5/92:286.

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 1504, GSID# 825)

Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
Weight: 0.47549oz
Mintage: 96,500


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Auction Dates
July, 1994
27th-30th Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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