Incredibly smooth surfaces are sharply struck and richly toned in chocolate-brown with hints of original mint red peeking through on the reverse. The eye appeal is fantastic! Early 40's date Large Cents are exceedingly tough in gem grades, especially with CAC approval.
Nicely defined central details and good luster for the grade. There is some weakness of strike at the peripheries and a touch of mild discoloration on the obverse, but those can be overlooked by most collectors considering how difficult it can be to locate a choice UNC example of this date in today's marketplace.
A razor sharp strike and moderately prooflike fields create an extremely attractive coin and raises the question of "why not a higher grade?" In any case, a no-brainer for CAC.
Though properly designated as "Brown," this coin retains some traces of original mint red color tight against the devices. Muted violet hues flash in direct lighting. Excellent eye appeal!
A healthy amount of minty red-orange coloration spans across both sides of this choice UNC example. The luster is strong and unbroken. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.
Great milk chocolate color with traces of original mint red on the reverse clinging tightly to the devices. Newcomb 4 variety. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.
Great type coin with a healthy amount of mint red remaining, though not enough to qualify it for the designation. A few scattered toning spots serve to bear witness to its originality. Newcomb 6 variety.