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*Highlight Of Entire Auction* 1799 Draped Bust Large Cent 1c Graded vf details By USCG (fc)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:9,375.00 - 18,750.00 USD
*Highlight Of Entire Auction* 1799 Draped Bust Large Cent 1c Graded vf details By USCG (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1799 Draped Bust Large Cent 1c Graded vf details By USCG. The 1799 large cents, including two overdate varieties and one normal date variety, are the most important coins in the entire large cent series, with 1793 and 1804 following close behind. The majority of the 904,585 large cents struck in 1799 were actually dated 1798, while the exact mintage of pieces bearing the 1799 date is unknown. However, that original production was undoubtedly extremely small, as few survive today, and most survivors are in low grades, being placed in collections when more common dates, such as 1798, were discarded. Today it is estimated that only 900 to 1,000 cents bearing the 1799 date still exist. The current population implies an original mintage of 20,000 to 30,000 coins. Throughout the second half of the 19th century, several stories attempted to explain the rarity. One of those stories suggested that the coins went from the Mint to Africa, being traded for female natives.Both sides of this remarkable cent are chocolate brown color with a dimple on miss liberty's ear area. Several other marks limit this terrific example to VF details. Although there is substantial detail throughout the hair and curls and the example possesses a pleasing color and nice eye appeal, these marks limit it to vf details.. This important cent does have a few minor abrasions, but a coin with the detail of this example, without such, would realize well over $20,000. The surfaces have acquired a hard, glossy appearance over a long time interval. Highly unusual among the 1799 cents, the date and LIBERTY are both complete and full. The obverse is extremely sharp, and graded separately has the details of vf35. The reverse is a little blunt, with the sharpness of VF25. Overall, although the coin is graded VF Details. 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