Lot 169
1837 N-14 R2 Plain Hair Cord, Medium Letters PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Slightly faded mint red mellowing to bluish steel brown and light olive with about a third of the red remaining, mostly on the reverse. No spots or stains, and the only notable mark is a dull but rather strong rim nick over the F in OF. Otherwise this cent is absolutely choice and the eye appeal is outstanding. MDS. The obverse fields are covered with fine die flowlines and the always-present die cracks through the date and stars 1-6 are clear. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 honors in the Noyes census, his photo #37249. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#2 in his census. Our grade is MS63+. The attribution and Holmes-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 65 for the variety. PCGS #37169. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Del Bland-Jon Hanson-Dr. Wayne G. Slife, Lester Merkin 11/6/1972:618-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:845-Haig Koshkarian (via Doug Bird) 4/15/1988-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/30/2010:494-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Brown and Holmes collection envelopes and the last 2 lot tickets).
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| Realized $4,406 |
