Lot 132
1847 N-41 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light chocolate and steel brown with frosty lighter steel brown toning in protected areas. Nicely struck and the eye appeal is quite nice. However, there is light friction on the highpoints of the devices and some small nicks scattered over both sides, including a diagonal one on the jaw over the throat. A spot of darker toning on the rim over the second T in STATES can help identify this cent. E-MDS, die state b early. The line connecting the bases of the U & N in UNITED that is found on the earliest strikes is not present, but all the other fine die lines are clear. The fields on both sides are smooth and very slightly reflective as well, all thanks to a fresh die polishing that removed the UN line. Our grade is EF45+, very close to AU50, and CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $350-UP
Ex Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:827-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Crossfield envelope, which also served as the Blaisdell and Naftzger collection envelope, plus the Naftzger lot ticket).
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| Realized $646 |
