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1817 1C 15 Stars AU53 PCGS. N-16, R.1. MRB XF45. ...
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Description
1817 15 Stars Large Cent, N-16, AU53
Popular Story Coin
1817 1C 15 Stars AU53 PCGS. N-16, R.1. MRB XF45. This piece
has a small reverse rim break over the first A in AMERICA, although
specific die state determination is impossible due to the imperfect
centering. The 1817 15 Stars large cent is one of the most popular
varieties of the entire middle-date series. In fact, it might
qualify as one of the all-time great story coins in U.S.
numismatics, if anyone knew the story. Why are there 15 stars on
the obverse? There were 19 states for most of the year, as
Mississippi became the 20th state on December 10, 1817.Both sides have narrow borders at the right. Mottled tan and dark brown surfaces retain traces of luster on each side, with some weak details due largely to a typical blunt strike. This impressive cent has choice surfaces, far finer than usual.
A native of Pittsburgh and a former professor of finance and economics at Wayne State University in Michigan, James R. McGuigan is a full-time coin dealer who specializes in copper and early type coins. He is a specialist in U.S. half cents, with one of the finest variety collections ever formed.
Ex: Chuck Furjanic; Jim McGuigan; Phil Horner (5/27/1984); Jim Corrado; Goldberg Coins (2/2002), lot 422; Doug Bird (2/17/2007); Jon Alan Boka.
From The Al Boka Copperheads Collection.(Registry values: P1)
Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 1597, Greysheet# 876)
Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
Weight: 0.48oz
Mintage: 3,948,400
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Auction Info
2011 September Long Beach Signature US Coin Auction #1159 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2011
8th-11th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 23
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