Lot 981
1850 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red. Blazing bright original mint red, virtually as struck. The red is just starting to mellow on the highest points of the design, and the only "toning" on this cent comes in the form of microscopic specks of dark steel scattered over both sides. None of these specks is visible without the aid of a strong glass, and the eye appeal is fantastic. A tiny diagonal tick in the field left of star 9 and a speck of toning between the two lowest points of that star can help identify this cent. E-MDS, die state a late. The crisscrossed die lines at the inner curl are strong and the obverse fields are slightly matte from die wear. A wonderful large cent and a perfect candidate for the finest "Registry" collection. Called MS68 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30521. Our grade is MS68, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
Ex the "Wells Collection," Bowers & Ruddy 1981 ANA Sale 7/28/81:2771.
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| Realized $15,525 |
