1857 1C Large Date, RB MS65RB Certification #82459466, PCGS #1929

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Owner's Comments

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

1857 was the year in which the Large Cent was replaced with the new-fangled, Flying Eagle Small Cent. For some reason, 1857 Large Cents were made with either large or small dates. Both types are plentiful, but the Large Date is approximately twice as common as the Small Date (according to the PCGS Population Report). In Mint State, the Large Date is most readily available in MS63, with slightly smaller populations in MS64 and MS62. Gems are very rare and none are known above MS65. Red-Brown examples represent a tenth of the total Mint State population and full Red examples are very, very rare.

PCGS #

1929

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Plain

Diameter

27.50 millimeters

Weight

10.89 grams

Mintage

333456

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	300	R-6.4	18 / 33 TIE	53 / 80 TIE
All Grades	300	R-6.4	18 / 33 TIE	53 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 33	1 / 80

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	300
All Grades	300
60 or Better	0

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-6.4
All Grades	R-6.4
60 or Better	R-10.1

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	18 / 33 TIE
All Grades	18 / 33 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 33

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	53 / 80 TIE
All Grades	53 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 80

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65+RB PCGS grade	Bowers & Ruddy 11/1972:974 - R.E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection, Part III - Goldbergs 9/2009:1295, $3,335 - "High Desert" Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS65RB PCGS grade	Willard C. Blaisdell date set, sold privately in 9/1976 (via Del Bland) - R.E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection, Part III - Goldbergs 9/2009:1296, $3,220 - Kenneth Goodman Collection - Goldbergs 1/2014:900, $3,877.50
2	MS65RB PCGS grade	Heritage 2/2017:3618, $3,877.50
2	MS65RB PCGS grade	Dr. James O. Sloss Collection - Abe Kosoff' 10/1959:351 - R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection, Part III - Goldbergs 9/2009:1297, $18,400 - Cardinal Collection Educational Foundation (cat-matched) - Stack’s/Bowers 1/2013:13081, $8,812.50 - “SnL” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS65RB estimated grade	R.S. Brown, Jr. Collection - Superior 6/2002:1534 - Superior 2/2003:538, $1,610

#1 MS65+RB PCGS grade

Bowers & Ruddy 11/1972:974 - R.E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection, Part III - Goldbergs 9/2009:1295, $3,335 - "High Desert" Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS65RB PCGS grade

Willard C. Blaisdell date set, sold privately in 9/1976 (via Del Bland) - R.E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection, Part III - Goldbergs 9/2009:1296, $3,220 - Kenneth Goodman Collection - Goldbergs 1/2014:900, $3,877.50

#2 MS65RB PCGS grade

Heritage 2/2017:3618, $3,877.50

#2 MS65RB PCGS grade

Dr. James O. Sloss Collection - Abe Kosoff' 10/1959:351 - R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection, Part III - Goldbergs 9/2009:1297, $18,400 - Cardinal Collection Educational Foundation (cat-matched) - Stack’s/Bowers 1/2013:13081, $8,812.50 - “SnL” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS65RB estimated grade

R.S. Brown, Jr. Collection - Superior 6/2002:1534 - Superior 2/2003:538, $1,610