Lot 406
1838 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Choice lustrous medium steel brown with slightly faded mint color covering the protected areas on both sides. No spots or stains, only a few microscopic ticks on otherwise flawless surfaces. A small nick part way down the front edge of the neck is the best identifying mark. Sharply struck EDS with the colon center dot on the reverse clear and 6 strong vertical die lines between ON in ONE and E in CENT. Called MS63 choice and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #28684. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#3. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Ex James G. Macallister-Milton A. Holmes, Stack's 10/5/60:1585 (via Abe Kosoff).
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