USA (Philadelphia mint), copper Coronet Head 1 cent, 1819/8, large date, NGC MS 62 BN. Newcomb-1. Very scarce major variety with clear 9 over 8 in the date and difficult in any grade, more so as a Mint State example. Well struck details, mostly brown with some bright red original mint luster in the fields and recessed areas.
($700-1000)