1834 Matron Head Cent. N-1. Rarity-1. Small 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters. AU Details--Spot Removed (PCGS). Has the overall luster and look of a Mint State cent with just a few patches of darker toning and small areas of slightly rough patina at the lower obverse. One spot by the bust was perhaps carefully smoothed, but there are no obvious signs of tooling. Offers outstanding eye appeal and quality for the assigned grade. The plate coin for the variety in John Wrights <em>The Cent Book</em>. PCGS# 37051. NGC ID: 225R. From the John McBride Collection. Earlier from Lester Merkins September 1967 sale, lot 113; Superiors sale of the Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection, September 1986, lot 747; 2022 EAC Convention Sale, lot 325.
