Lot 773
1833 N-3 R1. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. CAC Approved. Choice highly lustrous bluish steel and chocolate with generous amounts of faded mint color covering the protected areas on both sides. A microscopic tick on the cheek right of the upper lip is the only mark, and it is barely visible with the aid of a strong glass. Nicely struck MDS with microscopic die flowlines covering the fields. All the stars show their radial lines. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS65 choice and tied for CC#1, his photo #20621. Our grade is MS65 as well. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are shown on the PCGS label. A truly beautiful cent that comes with an impressive provenance. PCGS population 2; none finer. (PCGS # 37024) .
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Stack's OTC 2/17/1963-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-Myles Z. Gerson-Denis Loring-Kenneth Goldman 7/24/1980-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/1/2009:282-Paul Gerrie, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/27/2012:36-Legend Numismatics 6/2012-Kenneth Goodman.
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