1834 1C Lg 8, Lg Stars, Med Lt, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

PCGS MS65BN

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PCGS #:: 1702

Designer:: Robert Scot

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 28.00 millimeters

Weight:: 10.89 grams

Mintage:: 1,855,100

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $58,750 • MS65 • 01-10-2014 • Heritage Auctions

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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.
All Grades	500	R-6.0	4 / 48 TIE	9 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	8	R-9.6	3 / 48	4 / 81
65 or Better	5	R-9.7	8 / 48	10 / 81 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	500
60 or Better	8
65 or Better	5

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.0
60 or Better	R-9.6
65 or Better	R-9.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	4 / 48 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 48
65 or Better	8 / 48

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	9 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 81
65 or Better	10 / 81 TIE

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Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
3	MS62BN PCGS grade
3	MS62BN estimated grade
5	AU58 PCGS grade
5	AU58 PCGS grade
7	AU53 PCGS grade
7	AU53 estimated grade
9	AU50 PCGS grade
9	AU50 estimated grade

#1 MS65BN PCGS grade

#3 MS62BN PCGS grade

#3 MS62BN estimated grade

#5 AU58 PCGS grade

#7 AU53 PCGS grade

#7 AU53 estimated grade

#9 AU50 PCGS grade

#9 AU50 estimated grade

David Hall:

The 1834 Large 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters is by far the rarest of the regular strike (i.e. non-proof) 1834 large cents. There is only one die (Newcomb 5). This coin is rare in all grades with probably less than 100 known total. There are very few mint state examples, the fabulous Naftzger collection had a Brown Gem graded MS65 by PCGS. Not only is this the rarest 1834 variety, it is one of the rarest of all Coronet Head large cent major varieties.