1838 1C, BN PR65BN Certification #57249067, PCGS #1811

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Proof 1838 Large Cents are fairly plentiful in that at least a dozen examples are known, which is a fairly large number for a Proof coin of that period. Many of the examples have long pedigrees full of famous names, indicating that they have been known and recognized for many years. Apparently, the Mint used only the dies for 1838 Newcomb 11 to produce the Proofs, as that is the only variety recongized in Denis Loring's census for the date.

The majority of the known Proofs exhibit brown surfaces, with only traces of original mint color, if at all. Only a couple of examples have been called Red-Brown and only one example is known with full Red color.

Strike quality is generally good on this date, but occasional weakness can be seen on some of the obverse stars, especially at the top and right.

The price record for this date belongs to the PCGS PR64RD that sold in a Stack's sale in July of 2008 for $97,750.

PCGS #

1811

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Plain

Diameter

28.00 millimeters

Weight

10.89 grams

Mintage

Metal

Copper

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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	14	R-9.4	16 / 24	26 / 43 TIE
All Grades	14	R-9.4	16 / 24 TIE	27 / 43 TIE
60 or Better	3	R-9.8	6 / 24 TIE	15 / 43 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	14
All Grades	14
60 or Better	3

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-9.4
All Grades	R-9.4
60 or Better	R-9.8

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	16 / 24
All Grades	16 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 24 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	26 / 43 TIE
All Grades	27 / 43 TIE
60 or Better	15 / 43 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR65BN PCGS grade
1	PR65BN estimated grade	Henry C. Miller Collection - Thomas Elder 4/1917:922 - Henry C. Hines Collection - Carl Wurtzbach Collection - Dr. William H. Sheldon - Abe Kosoff, 1947 - T. James Clarke Collection - Abe Kosoff 4/1956:300 - Willard C. Blaisdell - Roy E. Naftzger, Jr. Collection - Jerry A. Bobbe - Richard Burdick - R.E. “Ted” Naftzger, Jr. Collection - Eric Streiner - Chris Victor-McCawley, sold privately in 1995 - Twin Leaf Collection (W.M. "Jack" Wadlington) - Stack’s/Bowers 7/16/2015:2307, $18,800
3	PR64BN PCGS grade
3	PR64BN PCGS grade
3	PR64BN PCGS grade	Stack's 9/1996:1041 - Dennis Loring - John Gervasoni - Bowers & Merena 12/2003:171 - Superior 6/2004:164 - Superior 1/2005:80 - Goldbergs 5/2005:24 - Goldbergs 2/2006:496 - Heritage 1/2007:443 - Adam Mervis Collection - Heritage 1/2014:2217 - Heritage 10/2014:4604, $17,037.50

#1 PR65BN PCGS grade

#1 PR65BN estimated grade

Henry C. Miller Collection - Thomas Elder 4/1917:922 - Henry C. Hines Collection - Carl Wurtzbach Collection - Dr. William H. Sheldon - Abe Kosoff, 1947 - T. James Clarke Collection - Abe Kosoff 4/1956:300 - Willard C. Blaisdell - Roy E. Naftzger, Jr. Collection - Jerry A. Bobbe - Richard Burdick - R.E. “Ted” Naftzger, Jr. Collection - Eric Streiner - Chris Victor-McCawley, sold privately in 1995 - Twin Leaf Collection (W.M. "Jack" Wadlington) - Stack’s/Bowers 7/16/2015:2307, $18,800

#3 PR64BN PCGS grade

Stack's 9/1996:1041 - Dennis Loring - John Gervasoni - Bowers & Merena 12/2003:171 - Superior 6/2004:164 - Superior 1/2005:80 - Goldbergs 5/2005:24 - Goldbergs 2/2006:496 - Heritage 1/2007:443 - Adam Mervis Collection - Heritage 1/2014:2217 - Heritage 10/2014:4604, $17,037.50