1828 Matron Head Cent. N-9. Rarity-4. Large Narrow Date. AU-53 (PCGS). A noteworthy example of this scarce variety, a much better grade than normally encountered. Nicely struck and only lightly worn, with glossy reddish chocolate-brown surfaces and just a few trivial marks. PCGS# 36898. From the John McBride Collection. Earlier ex John Ashby, 1981; John Wright; 2009 EAC Convention Sale, lot 312; Rod Burress, August 2011.
