Lot 279
1852 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Attractive frosty steel brown and light olive. The surfaces are satiny and the eye appeal is excellent. The only notable mark is a small spot of darker toning just right of the upper part of the hair bun. MDS, die state b, with a die crack from the dentils through TE in UNITED to the wreath. The reverse is rotated 30 degrees CCW, as usual for this variety. Our grade is MS60. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 1 in 64, 2 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $250-UP
Ex R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Del Bland-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:1303-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/17/1987:239-Dr. Thomas L. Chalkley, Superior 1/28/1990:1101-Jon A. Boka-Gary M. Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:638-Fred Iskra Collection (includes all 4 lot tickets).
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