1806 Draped Bust Cent. S-270, the only known dies. Rarity-1. EF-40 BN (NGC).

Ruddy copper-brown surfaces are microscopically rough with scattered marks also evident on both sides. Striking detail remains suitably bold for the grade, and with sharper definition to much of the obverse portrait this EF survivor will appeal to many large cent date collectors. From a reported mintage of 348,000, just one die pair is known for the 1806 date, and after the famous 1799 and 1804 this is clearly the next most difficult issue to find of the type, especially so in higher grades. In this context, the issue seems to be somewhat underrated in the current marketplace.

PCGS# 36436. NGC ID: 224L.

From the Abernathy Collection.