1858 1C Small Letters PR66+ Certification #31986429, PCGS #2043

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Owner's Comments

CAC Cerified. Snow PR2. A Small Letters obverse paired with a Low Leaves reverse. Snow describes the main reverse diagnostic as a "diagonal die line in denticles below the right ribbon end." This is plain on the present piece once on knows where to look. This is a remarkable Premium Gem specimen that makes a wonderful first impression. Bright lemon-gold and orange fields show subtle blue-green accents, and the mildly frosted devices stand out from the mirrors. On closer inspection, a few tiny flyspecks (such as the one below the claw) and contact marks are visible, but their influence on the eye appeal is minimal. This coin clearly should be designated Cameo.

Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

A very scarce issue with a mintage of about 100 total coins originally struck. The 1858 Small Letters variety seems to be a bit more available than its Large Letters counterpart. Regardless, it is still a very scarce issue struck in four different known die marriages with approximately 60 total examples surviving for the Small Letters variety.

PCGS #

2043

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

4.70 grams

Mintage

200

Metal

88% Copper, 12% Nickel

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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	80	R-8.2	1 / 2 TIE	1 / 2 TIE
All Grades	80	R-8.2	1 / 2 TIE	1 / 2 TIE
60 or Better	15	R-9.3	2 / 2	2 / 2

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	80
All Grades	80
60 or Better	15

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-8.2
All Grades	R-8.2
60 or Better	R-9.3

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	1 / 2 TIE
All Grades	1 / 2 TIE
60 or Better	2 / 2

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	1 / 2 TIE
All Grades	1 / 2 TIE
60 or Better	2 / 2

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR66 PCGS grade	“Foreside” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	PR66 PCGS grade	Bob Simpson Collection - Prairie Collection
3	PR65+ PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2015:187, $35,250
4	PR65 PCGS grade	“MarkBen” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
4	PR65 PCGS grade

#1 PR66 PCGS grade

“Foreside” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 PR66 PCGS grade

Bob Simpson Collection - Prairie Collection

#3 PR65+ PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2015:187, $35,250

#4 PR65 PCGS grade

“MarkBen” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#4 PR65 PCGS grade