Lot 1123
1852 N-16 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red. Blazing bright original mint red just starting to fade to steel brown on the highpoints, at least 90% of the original color remaining. The surfaces are highly lustrous and this cent offers superb eye appeal. An area of darker steel toning under star 11, a smaller one above this star, and a small diagonal nick on the chin are the notable marks. MDS, die state b. The fine die line found inside the bottom of the E in ONE in the early state is gone. The wreath and ONE CENT are covered with tiny lumps from the extensive die rust that is always found on this reverse. This is a fantastic original red cent. Called MS68 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30707. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:715.
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