![Large Cent. [1808 Sheldon 277]. Off-center strike. About Uncirculated-50. Struck 25% off-center toward...](http://www.stacksarchive.com/gallery/ST0106/17/ST01061705t2.jpg "Large Cent. [1808 Sheldon 277]. Off-center strike. About Uncirculated-50. Struck 25% off-center toward...") Large Cent. [1808 Sheldon 277]. Off-center strike. About Uncirculated-50. Struck 25% off-center toward the 5:00 position when viewed from the obverse. Like the 1802 above, this coin can be attributed to the date 1808 even though the date is off the flan; the pronounced die crack at the upper left reverse points directly towards 1808 S.277. Surfaces are glossy and lustrous and are of a lovely chestnut brown hue, which in itself is a marvel for a Classic Head, as they usually are found dark brown, verging on black. There are some ancient hairlines noted on the reverse as well as some damage to the unstruck portion on the reverse, but these flaws pale in comparison to this coin's grade, rarity and collector appeal.
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