Lot 1226
1854 N-25 R3 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Stray 4 in Curls. Very attractive lustrous mint red mellowing to bluish steel on the highpoints with 85% of the slightly faded mint color remaining on both sides. This beautiful cent is flawless except for microscopic specks of bluish steel toning scattered over the obverse and a very thin struck-through line low on the neck, as struck. MDS, die state b. Strong die clashmarks show at the throat and chin, and the fields are covered with fine radial die flowlines that create attractive cartwheel luster. Evidence of the stray 4 shows clearly as a sharp point hanging down from the curl left of star 13. This is a fantastic gem cent in every respect. Called MS67 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30854. Our grade is MS66, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Lee J. Lahrman, Abe Kosoff 2/1/63:476.
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