1818 1C, BN MS (PCGS#1600)
The January 2013 Americana Sale
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 13029
- 等级
- MS66
- 价格
- 58,568
- 详细说明
- 1818 Matron Head Cent. N-10. Rarity-1. Noyes Die State C/B. MS-66 BN (PCGS). CAC. OGH. <strong>Die Variety: </strong>Newcomb-10 represents the only use of this 1818-dated cent die, and it is easily attributable by a series of prominent peripheral die cracks through the date and all of the stars. (No examples from a perfect die without the cracks are known to exist.) The reverse of N-10 was also used in the 1818 N-8 marriage, with the letters NIT in UNITED stepping down to the right, a denticle centered over the upright of the letter I in AMERICA, and the letter T in CENT bold, low and canted to the right.<br />
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<strong>Die State: </strong>A late die state example, the Cardinal Collection specimen exhibits not only the diagnostic peripheral die cracks on the obverse, but evidence of die wear on both sides with flowlining and the peripheral devices drawing toward the borders.<br />
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<strong>Strike: </strong>The advanced die state discussed above explains why this piece is more or less softly defined at the borders with scant denticulation on the obverse and none on the reverse. The peripheral devices are also beginning to merge with the border, especially the letters in the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the obverse. The obverse stars are sharper, however, with bold to full centrils, and the central devices are sharply defined throughout.<br />
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<strong>Surfaces: </strong>A pleasing Gem with solid technical quality and strong eye appeal, both sides are overall smooth to preclude notice of distracting abrasions and grade-limiting carbon. Original gray-brown toning blankets both sides and lightens to a golden-brown patina over the lower right reverse. Traces of faded rose red luster are also discernible in the protected areas around and among the central devices, especially Liberty's portrait on the obverse.<br />
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<strong>Census Rankings: </strong>This piece is new to the Condition Census for the variety and not listed by either Noyes or Bl
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