1853 1C, RB MS(PCGS#1902)

Spring 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2118

Grade

MS65RB

Price

960

Lot Description

With more than 100 Mint State examples extant, the 1853 Newcomb-25 is a desirable die pairing for collectors seeking a single high grade coin to represent the Braided Hair cent in type set. Most are in Grellman Die State b, as here, and most retain significant mint red color, also as here. Boldly to sharply defined in most areas, this lovely Gem also delivers impressively smooth surfaces in a soft satin texture.