1843 Braided Hair Cent. N-6. Rarity-1. Grellman Die State e. Mature Head, Large Letters. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
Bold crimson-red highlights enliven otherwise medium-brown patina on both sides of this appealing Choice Uncirculated example. Sharply struck as a large cent of this type, with only a couple of tiny abrasions on Liberty's cheek, none of which are worthy of individual attention. The 2021 edition of Bob Grellman's book The Die Varieties of United States Large Cents: 1840-1857 describes this die state of the 1843 N-6 as "unique." An important offering for large cent specialists.
PCGS# 1850. NGC ID: 2269.
From the Senator Platt Family Collection, started prior to 1870.
Price realized | 1'500 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 1'500 USD |