1835 Matron Head Cent. N-5. Rarity-1. Small 8 and Stars. MS-66 BN (PCGS). CAC. Here is a premium Gem quality 1835 that will appeal to both the type collector and middle date cent variety enthusiast. Satiny and smooth, the surfaces are handsomely toned in dominant medium copper-brown patina. Glints of olive and blue iridescence are seen under a light, and there is quite a bit of faded pinkish-rose color remaining, especially on the reverse. We note faint woodgrain toning over the upper left obverse and a light toning spot on the reverse at the upper right corner of the letter T in CENT. The strike is ideally centered, and both sides dis fully denticulated borders. Peripheral features are soft (the stars on the obverse are blunt and lack radial lines), but the central design elements are sharp. A significant example of the variety, this coin is tied for CC#5 in the Bland census with an EAC grade of MS-63. Noyes says EAC MS-60 and tied for CC#6, while Bob Grellman agrees with Bland and assigns an EAC grade of MS-63. Noyes Die State B/D. Ex David U. Proskey; Henry C. Hines; Homer K. Downing; New Netherlands ANA Sale of August 1952, lot 2187; Willard C. Blaisdell, September 1976; Del Bland, September 1976; R.E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr.; Ira & Larry Goldbergs sale of the R.E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection, Part II, February 2009, lot 315.
