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Description
Magnificent 1839 'Silly Head' Cent
N-9, MS66 Brown
1839 1C Silly Head MS66 Brown PCGS. N-9, R.2. A curious
round "hole" (as made) to the left of the ear easily identifies
this variety. A thin die crack that bisects the obverse is also
diagnostic. Christian Gobrecht altered Liberty's head several times
in 1839, creating the colorfully nicknamed Booby Head and Silly
Head varieties, among others. While neither of these Guide
Book varieties is particularly rare, they are highly popular
among copper collectors.Pleasing rose accents visit the margins of this mahogany-brown representative. The surfaces are virtually unmarked, and a careful inspection with a loupe locates only a few minor carbon flecks. The strike is sharp save for some softness on the star centrils. An excellent piece for the specialist. Population: 5 in 66 Brown, 0 finer (6/09).(Registry values: N1793)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 225Y, PCGS# 1748, GSID# 1051)
Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
Weight: 0.47549oz
Mintage: 3,128,661
Auction Info
2009 August Los Angeles, CA US Coin Auction #1128 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2009
31st-2nd
Friday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
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