Lot 328
1813 S-293 R2. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Beautiful lustrous mint red fading to light olive and steel brown with a third of the planchet showing mint color. This cent would be a flawless absolute gem if not for a mint-made planchet void at the rim outside star 8. MDS. The guideline through the bases of TED S is clear, there is a raised ridge at the dentil tips over TES OF A, and fine die cracks connect the tops of ITED and ST. Graded MS63 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #38994. Bland says MS61 and tied for CC#1. Our grade is MS64, consistent with the PCGS assessment. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety. The only example graded Red & Brown at PCGS (PCGS # 36515) .
Estimated Value $50,000-UP.
Ex Dr. Ralph Chandler, Barney Bluestone #104, 12/1948:22-Paul S. Mory, Sr., Bowers & Merena 6/22/2000:191 (lot ticket and old collection pillbox included).
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