US 1808 CLASSIC HEAD LARGE CENT, NGC VF DETAILS, FIRST YEAR OF TYPE. NO RESERVE!

Description

An unusually well-preserved example of this brief series, which is notable for its tendency for damage due to the soft copper used at the time. NGC has graded this lightly-worn coin with VERY FINE details, due to “environmental damage”. There is a slight scratch at the nose on the obverse portrait, and a couple of somewhat discolored areas on the reverse, but generally speaking, these are minor distractions given the level of design detail apparent and the relatively smooth surfaces rather than the usually granular state typically found. It would be difficult to find a coin more desirable for a type set at this price. Moreover, this is the popular “12 Stars” variety, in which the first star has nearly disappeared due to die wear. Offered with NO RESERVE!
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