1824 Matron Head Cent. N-4. Rarity-2. AU-55 (NGC). Handsome deep brown surfaces that have substantial cartwheel frost remaining on both sides and no distracting marks. Traces of verdigris are noted at the final S of STATES, but the overall visual appeal remains quite strong. One of the tougher dates of the 1820s, 1824 cents are legitimately scarce in AU and higher grades. From Goldbergs September 2010 Pre-Long Beach Auction, lot 985; 2011 EAC Sale, May 2011, lot 431; Lou Alfonso.