Lot 454
1846 N-1 R1 Repunched 18 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Glossy greenish olive fading to darker greenish olive brown in protected areas, a classic "greenie." There are a few tiny peeps of faded mint color visible on both sides. The only contact marks are a trio of tiny ticks in the field under the chin. Rare LDS, die state d, with extensive die cracks connecting the date and stars, plus an additional die crack that connects the inner points of stars 9 & 10. Called MS60 and tied for CC#8 in the Noyes census, his photo #31105. Our grade is MS60 as well. This is the finest example of the latest die state known to Grellman, and this exact coin was used to prepare the diagram of the latest die state in his book on the cents of 1840-1857. And it comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Estimate Value $1,200 - UP
Ex Henry Chapman 12/19/1927:899-Henry C. Hines 10/28/1949-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:705-March Wells, 2010 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/24/2010:417-Scott Enterline (includes the Hines and Naftzger collection envelopes and the EAC Sale lot ticket).
|
| |
| Realized $810 |
