1855 Braided Hair Cent. N-4. Rarity-1. Upright 5s. MS-65 RD (PCGS).

A glorious Gem Uncirculated Braided Hair cent with fiery rose-red color to boldly impressed, satin to softly frosted surfaces. The central design elements are quite sharp, in fact, and we only note only a few wispy handling marks and faint flyspecks precluding an even higher grade. A shallow planchet void in the reverse field above the letter N in ONE is as made. Thanks to the dispersal of a large hoard of Choice and Gem Mint State examples, the 1855 Newcomb-4 variety is one of the most popular high grade type candidates in the Braided Hair cent series. This one is far finer than most, and worthy of a strong premium. Off the market since the 1950s/1960s, when collected by our consignor's father, this coin has only recently been certified by PCGS for inclusion in this sale. Grellman Die State a, Noyes A/A.

PCGS# 1909. NGC ID: 226M.

From the Collection of Dr. Frances W. Constable.