*tHIGHLIGHT OF NIGHT** 1798 S-169 LDS R3 Draped Bust Large Cent 1c Graded Unc+ BN By USCG. Highlight of the Night - Up for Auction is a Rare 1801 S-169 Variety. Tied for the Finest known in the variety. Only 3 Coins known in mint state. This ms61 has a hard smooth planchet with no porosity or corrosion of any kind. Glossy and lustrous chocolate brown with a halo of faded mint color around some design elements. Mostly smooth, though scattered minute abrasions and contact points are noted on the central obverse device. The original planchet had some irregularity which makes the coin appear slightly bent in certain light, it is as made. The reverse is very appealing and is relatively smooth for the assigned grade. A challenging variety to find this sharp, and an excellent high grade cent for an 18th century type set. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin