1828 Matron Head Cent. N-10. Rarity-1. Small Wide Date. AU-53 (PCGS). Pleasing original golden-brown surfaces with a splash of brick-red patina by the date. No distracting marks or other impairments, an attractive AU example of the Small Wide Date <em>Red Book</em> variety. PCGS# 1657. From the John McBride Collection. Earlier from our (Coin Galleries) July 1990 Mail Bid Sale, lot 3013; our sale of the Boston Old City Hall Collection, June 2018 Baltimore Auction, lot 2374.