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1811/0 1C, BN
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$12,362.50
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Description
Finest Known S-286 1811/0 Cent--The Redbook Plate Coin
1811/0 MS 62 Brown NGC. S-286, R.3. The finest S-286 known by a wide margin, and unlisted on the Condition Census in the Noyes' reference, which lists the C.C. as 55-50-45-45-40 (multiples). This piece was apparently unknown to copper specialists until its appearance in the James A. Stack Sale in March, 1995. It was also used in the 50th anniversary edition of the Guide Book, not the standard version but the one with color photos scattered throughout, representing the Classic type at the top of page 85.In addition to the high grade of this piece, what is also remarkable is the presence of some underlying mint red on each side. As explained in a November 1994 issue of The Numismatist by Bob Julian, "This variety often is seen on dark, defective planchets, which probably came into contact with saltwater on the long trip from England. (Kegs of planchets usually were stored as ballast in the ship's hold.)" However, the surfaces on this piece have a light brown caste overall with even, faded mint red that glows subtly beneath the overlay of brown patina. The striking details are well defined also with the only mentionable area of softness being on the peripheral stars on the left side of the obverse. Identifiable as the Stack coin and the Redbook plate piece by a small area of porosity on the bust of Liberty, a tiny spot in front of Liberty's mouth, and a small cut to the right of the lowest haircurl. An outstanding Classic cent and a rare opportunity to acquire a solid mint state coin that retains faint remnants of mint red.
Ex: James A. Stack Collection (Stack's, 3/95), lot 1656.
Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 1558, GSID# 1250)
Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
Weight: 0.47549oz
Mintage: 218,025
Auction Info
1997 ANA Signature Sale #175 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 1997
30th-2nd
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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