Lot 1233
1855 N-1 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous faded mint red changing to bluish steel and olive brown, 65% of the faded mint color remaining on the obverse, 20% on the reverse. The only defect is a spot of very fine carbon at the dentil tips just left of the date. MDS, die state b. The short point to the left from the left edge of the bottom loop of the 8 is still visible and the obverse fields are becoming slightly rough from die erosion. The reverse is rotated 30 degrees CW from a normal head-to-foot die orientation. A very attractive cent, nearly gem if not for the small spot. Called MS64 and CC#1 by 3 points in the Noyes census, his photo #31282. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Numismatic Gallery 11/14/50:634-Dr. Ken Sartoris 5/72-Del Bland 2/7/73.
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