1831 N-12 R-6 PCGS XF 45 LDS Matron or Coronet Head Large Cent Coin 1c

PCGS authenticated and graded XF 45. Slightly glossy chocolate brown mottled with some lighter steel brown tones. There are traces of very fine verdigris dusted into some of the protected areas, and the notable mark is a small, shallow pit mark under the M in AMERICA. Traces of frosty luster show on both sides. Rare LDS with a 3-point cud break at star 13. In addition, there is a tiny planchet clip that barely affects the dentils at star 8. A sharp, attractive example of this rare die state. Tied for CC#3 of the rare 3-point cud die state in the Noyes census, his photo #36768. DWH #3218. Large Letters.

Ex; Clinton Hollins 2/1/82 - Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:969 - J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/01:990 - Chris McCawley, 2006 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/6/06:341 - Col. Steve Ellsworth

Year - 1831
Variety - N-12
Rarity - 6 (as a die state)