1802 NC-1 R-5+ PCGS VF 20 Draped Bust Large Cent Coin 1c

PCGS authenticated and graded VF 20. Glossy dark olive brown with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. A glass reveals traces of microscopic roughness in protected areas on the reverse, otherwise looks smooth to the unaided eye. Just a few minor marks worthy of mention including a faint hairline scratch hidden in the hair below the R in LIBERTY, another over NT in CENT, and a planchet flake on the rim over the C in AMERICA. LDS, Breen state IV. The bisecting die crack on the obverse is complete from the rim over the B to the rim right of the date. Tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #27906. Bland also says tied for CC#3.

Ex; C. Douglas Smith-Dr. William H. Sheldon 12/1956-Dorothy I. Paschal 1977-William R. T. Smith-C. Douglas Smith-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:202)-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:510 -COL Steven K. Ellsworth

Year - 1802
Variety - NC-1
Rarity - 5+