1835 CORONET HEAD 1C, SMALL 8, STARS MS65+ Red Brown

SMALL 8, SMALL STARS. VIRUALLY FLAWLESS SURFACES WITH LOTS OF RED MINT LUSTER PIERCING THROUGH. SOLE HIGHEST IN THE RED BROWN CATAGORY. CAC.
Grading Service: PCGS
SKU: 143528
Cert Number: 43031526
$32,950.00
Bring This Coin to Life
In 1835, a year of revolutionary zeal and burgeoning scientific curiosity, the world bore witness to events that would indelibly shape the course of history. The Texas Revolution ignited, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for independence from Mexico, as colonists and Tejanos alike rallied against centralist policies, capturing San Antonio and setting the stage for the eventual establishment of the Republic of Texas. This struggle underscored the growing tensions between liberty-seeking settlers and established authorities, emblematic of a wider spirit of autonomy sweeping across nations. Meanwhile, in a stark contrast to the bloody battlefields of Texas, the realm of media and science was captivated by ""The Great Moon Hoax,"" a series of sensational articles published by The New York Sun. This elaborate ruse, falsely attributing fantastical astronomical discoveries to Sir John Herschel, captured the public's imagination and highlighted the era's thirst for wonder amidst the rapid advancements in science and exploration. 1835 also marked a significant milestone in the journey of Charles Darwin aboard the HMS Beagle, as he explored the Galápagos Islands. His keen observations of the islands' unique biodiversity laid the foundational stones for the theory of natural selection, revolutionizing our understanding of life's diversity and evolutionary processes. In the sphere of literature, Hans Christian Andersen released his first collection of fairy tales, weaving stories that would transcend time and culture, enchanting generations with tales like ""The Little Mermaid"" and ""The Emperor's New Clothes."" Simultaneously, far from the battlefields and scholarly debates, the settlement that would become Melbourne was founded in Australia, heralding the rise of a city that would grow to be a cultural and economic powerhouse. Together, these events from 1835 encapsulate a year of conflict, discovery, and imagination, reflecting a world in transition and the endless human quest for freedom, knowledge, and storytelling.
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