1824 1C MS64BN PCGS CAC

A Lustrous 1824 Matron Head Cent N-2 R-2; Noyes A/A for this semi-key date. Both sides are fully defined with a few stars on the obverse showing softness as per norm for N-2. The reverse is attractively centered; and interestingly is rotated 45 degrees counterclockwise from normal coin alignment.

The surfaces are overall smooth with a delightful satin to softly frosted texture. Handsome golden-brown patina throughout, with the reverse having traces of faded pinkish-rose color around the words STATES OF. A few swirls of deeper toning are noted, the most prominent of which are in the upper left obverse field, above the digit 8 in the date, at star 6, and on the reverse at the letter D in UNITED. There are no marks of consequence.

Provenance: From the ESM Collection. Earlier from Heritage's sale of the Joshua and Ally Walsh Collection of United States Cents, January 2006 FUN Signature Auction, lot 604.