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1808 1C MS63 Brown Uncertified.

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1808 1C MS63 Brown Uncertified.
1808 1C MS63 Brown Uncertified.<p>S-277, R.2. Die State Four. A late die state, star 1 on the obverse is extremely faint, the reverse die has started to sink over the TA in STATES, the arcing die crack on the reverse is well advanced, and the second reverse crack is also bold from the D in UNITED through the ONE in the denomination. Mint records indicate that 1,109,000 Large Cents were produced in 1808. Writing in 1988, however, Breen asserts that at least 102,000 of these coins were 1807-dated Draped Bust Cents, a fact that is confirmed by the 1808 Classic Cent mintage figure reported in the 2002 Guide Book. According to both the consignor and Tom Reynolds, and based on EAC grading standards, this coin is tied for the #4 Condition Census ranking for S-277. A lovely, Select quality Cent, both sides are toned in overlapping tan and medium brown shades with some tinges of reddish color in the more protected areas over the lower obverse. With the exception of those features that are typically weak for the variety, this coin displays bold definition. The surfaces are glossy in texture and free of outwardly distracting blemishes, although a well concealed reverse spot over the E in UNITED should serve as a useful pedigree marker. A great provenance rounds out this coin's list of positive attributes. Accompanied by a PCGS insert (#21016681) that also grades this coin MS63 Brown.Ex: Ernest Henderson (Sheraton Coin Co., Boston, MA, circa late 1940s); Dr. William H. Sheldon; Dorothy Paschal, via Ray Chatham; Tom Steinmetz; Douglas McHenry; Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection of Large Cents (Superior, 9/86), lot 407; R.H. Gore, Jr. & Dennis Irving Long Collections (Bowers & Merena, 1/90), lot 22; via Julian Leidman; Robert G. Schick.From the Robert Schick Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium.