3460

1821 1C MS63 Brown NGC. MS60+ EAC. N-2, Intermedia

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1821 1C  MS63 Brown NGC. MS60+ EAC. N-2, Intermedia
1821 1C MS63 NGC. MS60+ EAC. N-2b. Among business stri <B>1821 1C MS63 Brown NGC. MS60+ EAC.</B></I> N-2, Intermediate Die State, R.1. John Wright noted the following variations of strike for this variety: "Early strikes show a diagonal graver-scratch between the first star and the date. This fades as the dentils weaken slightly and the rims begin to dish. The obverse develops minor dentil-fusing between stars 6-7." The example offered here is intermediate between the two stages described by Wright. The graver-scratch on the obverse has completely vanished, yet the dentilation remains full, and there is no evidence of rim crumbling. Among business strikes, this coin is tied for fifth finest known. In addition, a few proofs are known, perhaps five or six. The surfaces on both sides have a distinct olive-brown appearance. A couple dark spots are present, along with a small area of maroon patina at the second star. Save for a couple stars, all of the details are sharp. Traces of mint red remain around the devices. The reverse has a similar appearance with some dark blue toning and much more original orange luster, especially outside the wreath. The reverse is rotated a few degrees counterclockwise. This is an attractive Mint State example of a date that is elusive in all grades above VF.<BR><I>Ex: Parsons Collection (Henry Chapman, 6/14), lot 1850; Henry C. Hines; Charles Wheeler (Stack's, 1976 ANA), lot 372; Jerry A. Bobbe; R.E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers sale (1989), lot 247; Denis W. Loring (12/98); John B. MacDonald.</B></I> <BR><BR><B>Important notice:</B> Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Since eBay bids are not shown to us until we open the lot on the floor, we treat those bids just like floor bids. In most cases the floor responds before the eBay bid is presented to us, due to Internet lag time, so for consistency we have made it a policy that floor bids are always considered first over tie eBay live bids. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid. This lot is being auctioned in conjunction with a live floor auction by Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers. All final auction and invoice information will be supplied by Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers, and all other information should be considered preliminary. Lot:3460