Lot 879
1853 N-25 R1 Repunched 1. PCGS graded MS-64+ Brown. CAC Approved. Attractive lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive with traces of faded mint red showing on both sides. A choice cent, just a few trivial marks from flawless. The notable marks are some small spots of darker toning on the reverse including one inside the bottom of the first A in AMERICA and two more hidden in the wreath below. MDS, die state b. The die lines at TE in UNITED are gone but the repunching under the base of the 1 is clear. Our grade is MS63. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety. (PCGS # 403927) .
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Barney Bluestone 2/26/1948:899-Ray Williamson-1983 EAC Sale, lot 509 (lot ticket included)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls.
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