1850 Braided Hair Cent. N-22. Rarity-3+. MS-66 BN (NGC). CAC. With only nine examples of the 1850 N-22 seen in Mint State (per Bob Grellman, 2021), it little wonder that this is the first weve offered in more than five years. A beautiful upper end Gem, both sides are smooth and lustrous with a softly frosted texture. Original mint color still clings to the protected areas around many of the design elements, the balance of the surfaces warmly toned in medium copper-brown with a tinge of intermingled pale rose. A few peripheral features are a bit soft, the detail otherwise sharp to full. Dull marks on Libertys neck and lower cheek will serve to identify this important coin in future market appearances, for it is a contender for Condition Census standing for this die pairing. PCGS# 1889. NGC ID: 226G.
