1839 1C Booby Head, N-13, R.2, MS65+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. The origin of the term Booby Head apparently predates t...
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Description
1839 N-13 Cent, MS65 Red and Brown
Condition Census Booby Head
From the Newman Collection
1839 1C Booby Head, N-13, R.2, MS65+ Red and Brown PCGS.
CAC. The origin of the term Booby Head apparently predates the
Silly Head term by several years, appearing in Edward Cogan's
October 1859 priced catalog of the W.C. Tripler Collection. The
Newcomb 13-die pair is one of nine Booby Head varieties that were
created from seven very similar obverse dies. The reverse die was
used first for N-15, then for N-13, and here displays prominent die
cracks through TED STAT. A series of small lumps on the obverse rim
from 11 o'clock to 2 o'clock are likely small flanges that were
folded over during striking, although they appear almost identical
to small rim breaks. Both sides are fully lustrous with
bluish-brown toning and considerable original orange mint
luster.The Newman example is not recorded in the Noyes-Lusk early copper database, but would likely rank high in the Noyes census. In fact, we would not be surprised to see this example recorded as the second or third finest known. PCGS Population for all Booby Head varieties: 9 in 65 Red and Brown (1 in 65+), 6 finer (4/26).
Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society (Heritage, 11/2017), lot 15072; Stacks Bowers (11/2019), lot 3014.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 225Z, Variety PCGS# 37253, Base PCGS# 1752, Greysheet# 80816)
Weight: 13.48 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
Auction Info
2026 July 16 - 18 Summer FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1394 (go to Auction Home page)
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