Lot 185
1849 N-10 R3 PCGS graded AU53. Glossy medium chocolate brown and olive with bluish steel overtones. Smooth and attractive, just lightly worn on the devices. A tiny diagonal nick off the bust tip is the best identifying mark. MDS, die state b late. The lump on the upper edge of the coronet extends left to below the center of star 6. Our grade is EF40. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 1 in 58, 1 in 63, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $150-UP
Ex R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:1204-Gary M Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:515-Harry W. Colborn, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/29/2005:1852-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Colborn lot ticket).
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| Realized $294 |
