1855 1C Knob on Ear, BN XF45BN Certification #26270965, PCGS #1913

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Owner's Comments

One of the classic Braided Hair Major Varieties. The coin has a uniform medium brown surface with a sharp strike. Wear is evident only from the high points and the coin exhibits a nice smooth texture on the obverse. The reverse suffers a few corrosion spots and a scratch that are not major detractors without a glass. The coin I would say is an AU55 Sharpness Net VF35, for the corrosion and the scratch, as well as some old PVC in the protected areas. Purchased from eBay on 9/15.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1855 "Knob on Ear" variety was caused by a small chip that fell out of the die, leaving a void that filled with metal every time a coin was struck. The "Knob", as it is called, is obvious to the naked eye (see above) and is a distinctive and popular variety. The "Knob" is restricted to one 1855 Cent Variety - Newcomb 9.

Mint State 1855 "Knob On Ear" Cents are scarce, but not rare unless they have Red-Brown color. Full Red examples are exceedingly rare.

PCGS #

1913

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Plain

Diameter

27.50 millimeters

Weight

10.89 grams

Mintage

1574829

Metal

Copper

Pop Higher

165

Pop Lower

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	700	R-5.6	10 / 33	16 / 81
All Grades	50	R-8.5	8 / 33 TIE	21 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	5 / 33 TIE	14 / 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	700
All Grades	50
60 or Better	10

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-5.6
All Grades	R-8.5
60 or Better	R-9.5

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	10 / 33
All Grades	8 / 33 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 33 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	16 / 81
All Grades	21 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	14 / 81 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade

#1 MS66BN PCGS grade

#2 MS65BN PCGS grade