Lot 344
1854 N-12 R2 Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Very attractive lustrous light olive and steel with subtle hints of light bluish steel overtone on the obverse. No spots or stains, and the only defects are a shallow low spot on the neck up to the lower part of the jaw, some weakness at the top of the ear, and low spots around the O in ONE, all caused by shallow debris (probably lubricating oil or grease) on the die. EDS, die state a. The repunching under the base of the 1 and die lines from the dentils under the 4 are clear. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#11 of the business strikes and CC#4 of the EDS in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/27/2001:1354-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included).
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| Realized $306 |
