Lot 278
1852 N-1/2 R1 Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty light to medium chocolate brown with traces of lighter steel brown and tan in protected areas. No spots or stains. The only marks are a few microscopic ticks between stars 2 & 3. M-LDS, die state d (Newcomb's #2). The repunching under the 1 and die lines at the throat are gone, and die cracks show on both sides. Our grade is AU58 for just a hint of rub on the highest points, but the eye appeal is solidly mint state. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 64+, 2 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $250-UP
Ex Chris McCawley 9/1998-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1045-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and lot ticket).
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| Realized $470 |
