Lot 3
1816 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Highly lustrous light olive brown and chocolate with choice, satiny surfaces on both sides. A couple light contact marks between stars 11 & 12 and another in the field off the lower lip are the only defects, and they are not at all distracting. MDS with the usual rim cud breaks between stars 8-11. Nicely struck for this variety. The hair at the forehead is nearly full, which is quite unusual. Ted Naftzger noted on his collection envelope (which accompanies the lot) "The best struck N2 seen." Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21379. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-C. Douglas Smith 3/82.
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