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1807 1C "Comet" Variety MS64 Brown NGC. MS63 EAC....
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The Sheldon Plate 1807 Comet Cent
1807 1C "Comet" Variety MS64 Brown NGC. MS63 EAC. S-271, Die State IV, R.1. This is one of the most intriguing varieties, in a die state late enough so that the comet is fully visible, and is one of few die states given a separate listing in the Red Book. Earlier die states, with the comet eclipsed, are much scarcer, but not nearly as much fun. This is a splendid Comet with fully lustrous golden-brown color, accented by lighter tan faded from red luster, and also by pale sea-green toning. Most details remain crisp, and both the obverse and the reverse impressions are well-centered. Later die states often have some axial misalignment with the obverse centered and the reverse slightly off-center. This cent is third finest known behind only the Helfenstein and Newcomb coins, and carries an impressive pedigree. The obverse of this example was plated in both editions of Sheldon's work.Ex: Homer K. Downing; A. Kosoff (Numismatic Gallery, privately 5/47); R.E. Naftzger, Jr.; A. Kosoff (10/59), lot 100; Stack's; Dorothy Nelson (Stack's, 2/76), lot 76; William R.T. Smith (4/77); C. Douglas Smith (12/79); Myles Z. Gerson; Del Bland (3/82); C. Douglas Smith; Herman Halpern (12/86); R.E. Naftzger, Jr. (2/92); Eric Streiner (4/92); John B. MacDonald (8/99).(#1531)(Registry values: P1)
Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 1531, GSID# 837)
Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
Weight: 0.47549oz
Mintage: 829,221
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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: 9
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