Lot 379
1817 N-14 R1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Lustrous reddish steel and olive brown, the reverse displaying more of the reddish chocolate tone than the obverse. No notable marks, just a hint of rub on the highest points from mint state. M-LDS. The always present die crack that connects stars 1-3 is obvious and the obverse dentils are nearly gone while the dentils on the reverse, while dull, are nearly complete. A product of two well-used dies (N-15 obverse, later, mated with the reverse of N-4, later, and N-5, earlier). Most likely from the Randall Hoard of mint state cents. Our grade is AU58. The attribution and Holmes provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Estimate Value $775 - UP
Ex Phil Wagner-John Ashby 10/1979-John D. Wright 7/4/1984-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/30/2010:59 (includes the Wright and Holmes collection envelopes and the Holmes lot ticket).
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| Realized $576 |
