1839 1C Silly Head, BN MS65BN Certification #37877270, PCGS #1748

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Owner's Comments

David Lawrence Comments: 1839 1c PCGS/CAC MS65 BN (Silly Head) ex: D.L. Hansen DLRC #: 1879895 // PCGS #: 1748 Satiny gem with virtually unabraded, light golden brown surfaces. Fantastic eye appeal! CAC approved for quality. The Hansen Collection possess a MS66BN example for the variety.

PCGS #

1748

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Plain

Diameter

28.00 millimeters

Weight

10.89 grams

Mintage

3128661

Metal

Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

200

Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	2000	R-4.6	20 / 48 TIE	35 / 81 TIE
All Grades	150	R-7.5	28 / 48 TIE	40 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	30 / 48 TIE	48 / 81 TIE

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	2000
All Grades	150
60 or Better	50

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-4.6
All Grades	R-7.5
60 or Better	R-8.5

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	20 / 48 TIE
All Grades	28 / 48 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 48 TIE

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	35 / 81 TIE
All Grades	40 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	48 / 81 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67BN PCGS grade	Empire Coin Co. - Louis Helfenstein Collection (duplicate) - Lester Merkin - C. Douglas Smith Collection - Del Bland Collection, sold privately in 1/1973 - C. Douglas Smith Collection - Jerry A. Bobbe, sold privately on 6/14/1982 - R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection - Goldbergs 2/2009:460 - Cardinal Collection - Stack's/Bowers 1/2013:13057, $21,150 - D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part V - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5195, $35,250
2	MS66+BN PCGS grade
2	MS66+BN PCGS grade
4	MS66BN PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 11/2012:3009, not sold
4	MS66BN PCGS grade	R.E. “Ted” Naftzger, Jr. Collection

#1 MS67BN PCGS grade

Empire Coin Co. - Louis Helfenstein Collection (duplicate) - Lester Merkin - C. Douglas Smith Collection - Del Bland Collection, sold privately in 1/1973 - C. Douglas Smith Collection - Jerry A. Bobbe, sold privately on 6/14/1982 - R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection - Goldbergs 2/2009:460 - Cardinal Collection - Stack's/Bowers 1/2013:13057, $21,150 - D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part V - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5195, $35,250

#2 MS66+BN PCGS grade

#4 MS66BN PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 11/2012:3009, not sold

#4 MS66BN PCGS grade

R.E. “Ted” Naftzger, Jr. Collection