1853 1C HOLED ANACS AU50

Offered here is an 1853 1C (Large Cent), a classic mid-19th century U.S. copper issue with strong collector appeal. This example is certified by ANACS as AU50 and carries Cert #3457648, making it an attractive, authenticated piece from a pivotal era of American coinage. Struck during a period of rapid national growth, the 1853 Large Cent circulated widely in everyday commerce, passing through the hands of merchants, laborers, and families in the years leading up to the Civil War. Large cents of this era are valued not only for their size and character, but for the tangible connection they provide to early American life. Key features and collector highlights: Date and type: 1853 1 Cent (Large Cent), United States Certified grade: ANACS AU50 Certification number: 3457648 Eye appeal: warm copper and brown tones with pleasing, even surfaces for the grade Historical value: a genuine circulating copper coin from pre-Civil War America Notable detail: holed (a period alteration often seen on coins carried as keepsakes or worn as a charm) In About Uncirculated condition, this Large Cent retains clear design definition and an overall sharp, original look that many collectors seek when building a 19th-century U.S. type set. The presence of a hole is an important consideration and is fully reflected in the listing; for many buyers, it also adds a layer of “lived history,” suggesting the coin may once have been kept close as a personal memento. A compelling choice for collectors of early U.S. copper, Civil War–era history enthusiasts, or anyone looking to own an authentic piece of America’s monetary past with professional third-party certification.