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*HIGHLIGHT OF ENTIRE AUCTION* 1804 S-266 Draped Bust Large Cent 1c Graded xf40 detais By SEGS (fc)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:11,500.00 - 23,000.00 USD
*HIGHLIGHT OF ENTIRE AUCTION* 1804 S-266 Draped Bust Large Cent 1c Graded xf40 detais By SEGS (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1804 S-266 Draped Bust Large Cent 1c Graded xf40 detais By SEGS. HIGHLIGHT OF THE ENTIRE AUCTION - Up for Auction is the key 1804 Draped Bust Large cent. Along with the famous 1799, the 1804 large cent has long been recognized as one of the two rarest dates in the draped bust series. This issue was struck by only a single die pair and according to Mint records, 96,500 pieces were produced. As is the case with early coppers in general, typical examples tend to be lower grade having done long service in circulation. This piece stands in welcomed contrast to the norm, offering far more detail than usually seen. In fact, the Condition Census for this die state, as compiled by Jack Robinson in the most recent edition of Copper Quotes, lists EAC grades from AU-50 to VF-20. The present coin has areas of light softness, but it is in general rather sharp, with nicely defined hair curls and drapery lines, in short, the major design elements are all there. The surfaces are a bit rougher than preferred and show a few small patches of old porosity which requires the details grade. An important survivor and one likely to stand out as a highlight in most collections of large cents. I have included two other xf40 examples so you can see the similarity in device detail. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation