Lot 239
1830 N-4 R2 PCGS graded MS66RB. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints, at least two-thirds of the original red remaining on both sides. There are a few minor ticks on the jaw and a few microscopic specks of darker toning scattered over the obverse, none significant or at all distracting. MDS with a die crack from the top of the E in UNITED to the dentils above in addition to the always present die cracks through the legend outside the wreath. Called MS70- and finest known in the Bland census. Noyes says MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 honors. Our grade is MS66. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Art Kagin 11/57-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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