Lot 265
1831 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS65RB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Frosty mint red fading to light bluish steel brown and chocolate steel with faded mint color covering about a third of the planchet. Satiny mint frost covers the entire surface on both sides and the eye appeal of this cent is fantastic. A flawless gem cent. MDS with a slightly retained cud break outlined by the die cracks from star 4 to just right of the date. In addition, there is a partial double profile (from die bounce) on the browlock, nose, lips, and chin. Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 honors in the Noyes census, his photo #21834. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#1. Our grade is MS65. Ted included a note on the envelope that reads "What can I say-John Wright always said he wanted to be buried with one of these (2 N-12's snatched off Stack's counter at the same time) on each eye. The Stack's counter snatch was performed by CDS (C. Douglas Smith)." PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Stack's OTC-C. Douglas Smith 1/76-Jerry A. Bobbe 6/79.
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