1837 NY 1C HT-268, Feuchtwanger's MS(PCGS#20001)

The January 2013 Americana Sale

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

13085

等级

MS65

价格

28,368

详细说明

New York--New York. 1837 Feuchtwanger Cent. Low-120, HT-268, Die Combination 6-I. Rarity-1. German Silver. MS-65+ (PCGS). CAC. <strong>Obverse Design: </strong>The obverse depicts a right facing eagle with outstretched wings&nbsp;grappling with a snake in its claw. No other devices are present and the cameo effect is achieved by the well designed and executed obverse die.<br /> <br /> <strong>Reverse Design: </strong>For the reverse&nbsp;an open laurel wreath with fruit is central, within states ONE / CENT and above the wreath is FEUCHTWANGER'S and below COMPOSITION with stars as stops between these words.<br /> <strong>&nbsp;<br /> Strike: </strong>Rather sharp for&nbsp;this issue as the eagle&nbsp;shows strong&nbsp;feather detail with minor rounding on the uppermost devices only, the reverse sharp too&nbsp;save for a few letters at the center which are just opposite the highest depths of the&nbsp;opposing eagle design.<br /> <strong>&nbsp;<br /> Surfaces: </strong>Gem quality surfaces and carefully preserved. Toned with a delicate blend of yellow-gold and teal with considerable flash and reflectivity noted in the fields. Impressive and rare at this lofty grade level.<br /> <br /> <strong>Pedigree: </strong>Old time collection, later certified MS-66 by NGC; Andy Skrabalak; Cardinal Collection.<br /> <br /> <strong>Commentary:&nbsp;</strong>An extensive essay -- indeed enough to write a book on Dr. Lewis Feuchtwanger and his coinage -- can be found in Dave Bowers' 2001 book <em>More Adventures with Rare Coins,</em> an essential for every library (in our opinion), as detailed historical stories and accounts are given on many different United States issues. Some copies are still available from us. If you would like one, direct your order to the New Hampshire office at 866-811-1804 and, if desired, Dave Bowers will even personally autograph a copy for you.