Lot 311
1853 N-12 R1 Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. A lustrous mint state cent that has a few marks on the obverse while the reverse is flawless. Attractive frosty medium steel brown and light olive with traces of faded mint red on the obverse and at least 10% of the reverse showing mint color. No spots or stains. The only marks are a few thin diagonal nicks at the nostril, another stronger nick in the center of the cheek, one on the neck, and an irregular low spot in the field under the chin where a bit of debris came between the die and the planchet. MDS, die state b, with a small lump on the left side of the upright of T in LIBERTY and a vertical die line inside the top of the N in ONE. Our grade is AU55. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $250-UP
Ex Tom Reynolds, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 1/26/2004:1593-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the lot ticket).
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