Lot 11
1840 N-10/11 R2 Large Date PCGS graded AU58+, CAC Approved. Frosty medium chocolate brown and steel. Satiny luster covers the fields and protected areas on both sides and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. No notable defects, just very light wear on the highest points of the devices. M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #11). The point of the curl over the 4 is now sharp and the spur on top of the E in CENT has been reduced to a microscopic lump. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 65, 1 in 66+ for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/29/2005:1688-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included).
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