Lot 404
1835 N-16 R2 Head of 1836 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Lustrous light greenish olive brown, the reverse a shade or two darker, with hints of bluish steel and sea-green overtones on both sides. The surfaces are satiny and very attractive. The only defect is a spot of darker toning on the curl over the 5, and this spot was lightly abraded to minimize the distraction. Otherwise just a few trivial marks, none notable. MDS with microscopic die flowlines covering the fields on both sides. The always-present die crack around the reverse legend is clear. The reverse is not rotated and there is a very fine double profile on the forelock and lips from die bounce. Our grade is MS60+. Comes with an impressive provenance. The attribution and Fricke provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety. Estimate Value $1,000 - UP
Ex David Proskey-Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Numismatic Gallery-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/1984:314-Dr. Bob Shalowitz-Charles E. Harrison-Dr. Robert E. Shalowitz 11/1987-Wes Rasmussen, Heritage 1/13/2005:3657-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/30/2010:442.
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