1813 Classic Head Cent. S-292. Rarity-2. MS-64 BN (PCGS). CAC.，This exceptionally well preserved Classic Head cent ranks high in the Condition Census for the 1813 S-292 dies. In keeping with the BN color designation from PCGS, the surfaces are predominantly glossy medium brown. Even so, ample faded orange luster flashes into view under a light. Both sides have a satiny texture that is free of post-striking defects. Numerous flow lines are present which, when combined with the overall soft strike, confirm the advanced state of the dies at the time this coin was struck. The borders are virtually devoid of denticulation, especially the reverse, with the peripheral devices also somewhat soft. Central detail is appreciably bolder, however, allowing ready appreciation of even the finer elements of Libertys portrait and the reverse wreath. This is Breen Die State V, the latest known for the variety. From the standpoint of surface preservation and eye appeal, this is a truly remarkable Classic Head cent that would serve with distinction in the finest type, date or variety set.<p>Just two distinct die pairs were used to produce all 418,000 1813 Classic Head cents, guaranteeing a wide sampling of striking and die characteristics across both varieties. Sheldon-292, represented here, is most readily identifiable by wide spacing between star 13 and the digit 3 on the obverse and the positioning of the highest leaf in the reverse wreath under the right side of the final letter S in STATES. The present example has been assigned an EAC grade of MS-61 in the 2000 reference <em>Walter Breens Encyclopedia of Early United States Cents: 1793-1814</em> and is tied for Condition Census #1 therein. According to the listing of known examples in that book, and based on EAC grading standards, only three Mint State 1813 S-292 cents are known.，From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Earlier from our (Stacks) sale of the Dr. E. Yale Clarke Collection, October 1975, lot 77. Lot tag included.，
