1803 1C No Stems, S-243, B-1, R.2 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VF. Our EAC Grade VG7. A distinctive variety due to its engraving errors on the reverse. Die steel was unforgiving, and too valuable to discard because of one mistake (or, in some cases, several). The high points are medium brown and the reverse field is ebony. The obverse displays occasional green verdigris. The scarce late die state with a sizeable rim die break at the TY in LIBERTY. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $99.88. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1803 1C No Stems, S-243, B-1, R.2 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VF. Our EAC Grade VG7. A distinctive variety due to its engraving errors on the reverse. Die steel was unforgiving, and too valuable to discard because of one mistake (or, in some cases, several). The high points are medium brown and the reverse field is ebony. The obverse displays occasional green verdigris. The scarce late die state with a sizeable rim die break at the TY in LIBERTY. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $99.88. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1803 1C No Stems, S-243, B-1, R.2, VG10 NGC. Our EAC Grade Good 6. Another "three errors" reverse, since stems are absent and the second S in STATES is widely repunched, as is the fraction bar. A deep walnut-brown example with sharp legends and minimal granularity. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $188.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1803 1C No Stems, S-243, B-1, R.2, VG10 NGC. Our EAC Grade Good 6. Another "three errors" reverse, since stems are absent and the second S in STATES is widely repunched, as is the fraction bar. A deep walnut-brown example with sharp legends and minimal granularity. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $188.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1803 1C No Stems, S-243, B-1, R.2, XF45 NGC. Our EAC Grade VF30. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. An impressive walnut-brown cent with bold hair definition and smooth surfaces. Identifying marks are limited to a line beneath the LI in LIBERTY. An intermediate die state with a narrow obverse rim die break at 2 o'clock. The popular variety with a double fraction bar, missing stems, and a widely repunched second S in STATES. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $12.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1997.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1803 1C No Stems, S-243, B-1, R.2, XF45 NGC. Our EAC Grade VF30. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. An impressive walnut-brown cent with bold hair definition and smooth surfaces. Identifying marks are limited to a line beneath the LI in LIBERTY. An intermediate die state with a narrow obverse rim die break at 2 o'clock. The popular variety with a double fraction bar, missing stems, and a widely repunched second S in STATES. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $12.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1997.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1802 1C S-237, B-10, R.2 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VF. Our EAC Grade Good 5. A wide date and large berries allow prompt attribution for the collectible Sheldon-237. The present evenly granular deep-gray example offers substantial detail, and marks are confined to a few faint pinscratches near the top of Liberty's head. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $99.88. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1802 1C S-237, B-10, R.2 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VF. Our EAC Grade Good 5. A wide date and large berries allow prompt attribution for the collectible Sheldon-237. The present evenly granular deep-gray example offers substantial detail, and marks are confined to a few faint pinscratches near the top of Liberty's head. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $99.88. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1802 1C S-233, B-13, R.2, Fine 12 NGC. Our EAC Grade VG8. The T in LIBERTY is punched over an errant Y, an obverse die blunder shared with S-232. On this lightly granular mahogany-brown cent, abrasions are essentially absent. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $188.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1802 1C S-233, B-13, R.2, Fine 12 NGC. Our EAC Grade VG8. The T in LIBERTY is punched over an errant Y, an obverse die blunder shared with S-232. On this lightly granular mahogany-brown cent, abrasions are essentially absent. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $188.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
