Lot 42
1820/19 N-3 Small Overdate 20 over 19 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Beautiful lustrous light olive brown and steel with mellowed mint color covering at least 15% of both sides. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is outstanding. Nearly flawless;. The best identifying mark is a small, light diagonal nick close under the right corner of the eye. E-MDS. Both digits of the undertype 19 are visible and the fields are covered with fine radial die flowlines. Graded MS65 Choice and finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #20716. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#4. Our grade is MS63+. A premium example of this popular Small Overdate variety; worthy of the finest collection. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 66 for the variety. PCGS #36686. Estimate Value $6,000 - UP
Ex 1984 ANA Sale, Kurt Krueger Auctions 7/28/1984:587-Del Bland-Doug Bird 1/1997-Manuel Ahumada Collection (lot ticket included).
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