1860 1C Pointed Bust, FS-401, MS65 NGC. CAC. This is an example of a scarce transitional variety that combines the bust subtype of 1859 with the 1860 Shield reverse. It is a lustrous orange-gold Gem showing hints of gunmetal-gray on the high points and left obverse field. The upper obverse exhibits a wire rim. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $4701.18. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1859 1C MS62 NGC. Light golden-brown and apple-green shades blend across both sides of this sharply struck, unabraded, and satiny cent. A pair of russet reverse spots at 2 o'clock and 3:30 preclude a higher grade. The Laurel Wreath subtype was struck for circulation only in 1859. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $270.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1859 1C AU58 NGC. CAC. A chestnut-gold cent with hints of tan and olive. Light wear on the feather tips and shoulder curl accounts for the designated grade. However, luster illuminates the legends and outlines the wreath. No marks are remotely noticeable. A popular single-year type. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $258.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1859 1C MS62 NGC. Light golden-brown and apple-green shades blend across both sides of this sharply struck, unabraded, and satiny cent. A pair of russet reverse spots at 2 o'clock and 3:30 preclude a higher grade. The Laurel Wreath subtype was struck for circulation only in 1859. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $270.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1859 1C AU58 NGC. CAC. A chestnut-gold cent with hints of tan and olive. Light wear on the feather tips and shoulder curl accounts for the designated grade. However, luster illuminates the legends and outlines the wreath. No marks are remotely noticeable. A popular single-year type. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $258.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1859 1C -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. A wheat-gold example with little indication of a past cleaning. We note a small tick on the cheek and a minor spot on the field near the forehead. The reverse has a rim die break at 5 o'clock with a bold branch crack through the right ribbon end. A single-year subtype that is popular with collectors. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $89.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1859 1C -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. A wheat-gold example with little indication of a past cleaning. We note a small tick on the cheek and a minor spot on the field near the forehead. The reverse has a rim die break at 5 o'clock with a bold branch crack through the right ribbon end. A single-year subtype that is popular with collectors. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $89.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1859 1C MS64 NGC. This peach and wheat-gold Choice Mint State cent displays sharply struck and coruscating surfaces. Struck from a fresh obverse die, but the reverse shows die wear (as made) near the right ribbon end. This is an attractive example. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $998.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1859 1C MS64 NGC. This peach and wheat-gold Choice Mint State cent displays sharply struck and coruscating surfaces. Struck from a fresh obverse die, but the reverse shows die wear (as made) near the right ribbon end. This is an attractive example. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $998.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1858 1C Small Letters AU58 NGC. CAC. High Leaves Reverse. Closed E in ONE. A walnut-brown Borderline Uncirculated type coin with only a hint of wear on the eagle's breast. The strike shows blending on the eagle's head and the left side of the wreath. This piece is free from marks or spots. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $367.78. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
