Large Cents
1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction, NC-1, B-9, High R.5, VG8 PCGS. Our EAC grade: sharpness of VG10, net VG7. The point of the highest leaf in the wreath is below the space between the E and S of STATES and that feature is diagnostic for this variety that has a population of just over 30 examples, mostly in low grades. Fairly smooth surfaces exhibit rich olive patina and trivial grade-consistent handling marks. An insignificant edge bruise over the D in UNITED will serve to identify this example.
Ex: EAC Sale (4/2006), lot 227.
From The Padula Family Foundation Collection.
HID02901242017