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1814 1C Crosslet 4 AU50 Uncertified.

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1814 1C Crosslet 4 AU50 Uncertified.
1814 1C Crosslet 4 AU50 Uncertified.<p>S-294, R.1. Die State Two. This evenly toned, chocolate-brown example retains ample evidence of a bold strike. The impression is not perfectly centered, but all border denticles are at least discernible. A few light abrasions over and before the obverse portrait are noted for accuracy. The final-year 1814 was produced to the extent of just 357,830 pieces. The Mint used backlogged planchets from before the War of 1812, since that conflict prevented new shipments from the English firm of Boulton & Wyatt. According to Breen (1988), Cents of this date are difficult to find in high grades because the shortage of circulating specie during the war created significant public demand for new coins. This fortunate survivor, therefore, should fetch a considerable sum when it crosses the auction block. Accompanied by PCGS insert #21016698 that also grades this coin AU50.Ex: Paramount, private treaty sale to Robert G. Schick on 1/19/72.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.