1808 S-278 R-3 PCGS AU 55 CAC Classic Head Large Cent Coin 1c

PCGS authenticated and graded AU 55. Glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate with a streak of slightly darker toning from star y down to 0 in the date. Traces of frosty lighter steel brown and golden tan toning show in the protected areas, particularly on the obverse. The best identifying marks are a horizontal nick under the bust tip and a tiny diagonal nick on the nostril. Mint luster covers the fields and protected on both sides, excellent eye appeal. V-LDS, Breen State VII, the dies are heavily worn and a strong rim cud shows at stars 5 & 6. Struck slightly off center to K-3. CAC certified.

Ex; Doug Bird - Koshkarian

Year - 1808
Variety - S-278
Rarity - 3