1819 Matron Head Cent. N-7. Rarity-4. Small Date. AU-53 (PCGS). A sharp, nearly Condition Census example of this scarce variety and the third highest graded at PCGS. Fairly smooth and slightly glossy dark steel-brown with some extremely light roughness in a few places, aside from the reverse die rust which is as-struck and always present on this variety. Faint traces of cartwheel luster are present. PCGS# 36646. NGC ID: 2254. From the John McBride Collection. Earlier from Goldbergs January 2016 Pre-Long Beach Auction, lot 648.