Lot 251
1851 N-19 R3 Second 1 Repunched PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Very attractive lustrous light olive and steel brown. There are numerous microscopic specks of dark olive toning sprinkled over the obverse plus a larger one under the earlobe and another on the brow lock. None of these marks is distracting and the eye appeal is excellent. LDS, die state e. The repunching on the second 1 is gone and numerous die cracks cover the obverse. Those cracks are strong on this example, including the final one from the coronet to the dentils over star 7. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30994. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $750-UP
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1053-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and lot ticket).
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