1823 1C Private Restrike, RB MS (PCGS#81629)
The January 2013 Americana Sale
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 13035
- 等级
- MS65
- 价格
- 25,627
- 详细说明
- 1823 Matron Head Cent. Unofficial Restrike. Copper. Noyes Die State I/E. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. <strong>Die Variety:</strong> This popular adjunct to the large cent series was made circa the 1850s, with some being produced later (the dies are still in existence). This issue couples a rusted reverse die of 1813 with an obverse of 1823.<br />
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Die State:</strong> Obverse die heavily cracked and shattered into three sections, with raised rust spots throughout and heavy rim cuds from 10 to 12 o'clock; the reverse is likewise shattered and rusted.<br />
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Strike:</strong> Boldly struck throughout with just a hint of softness in the upper leaves of the wreath, as typical for the issue.<br />
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<strong>Surfaces:</strong> Somewhat prooflike in the fields, especially the obverse, with nearly full mint orange on the obverse and soft golden-tan mingled with a trace of mint orange on the reverse. The lack of noticeable surface marks or blemishes supports the assigned grade. Our consignor notes this specimen as one with an inordinate amount of mint orange present.<br />
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<strong>Census Rankings: </strong>The 1823 Restrike is not covered in the Noyes or Bland Condition Census.<br />
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<strong>Pedigree:</strong> Superior's sale of the Dr. Charles L. Ruby Collection, Part III, February 1975, lot 325; Jerry A. Bobbe, February 1975; Ira & Larry Goldberg's sale of the R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection, Part II, February 2009, lot 145; John Agre; Cardinal Collection.<br />
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<strong>Commentary: </strong>We do not know where the dies are now, but in their use over a period of years -- and we are not aware of any strikings later than the 19th century -- they deteriorated, and today the coins that they struck can be put in order by die break progressions. The dies have changed hands from time to time. Years ago they were owned by Doug Smith, and then another well known New York City collector. They never openl
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