Lot 1259
1856 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Italic 5. Lustrous slightly faded mint red blending to bluish steel and light olive brown on the devices, more than half the planchet covered with the mellowed mint color, mostly on the obverse. No spots or stains, virtually flawless in every respect. A very light nick or thin scuff in the dentils under star 1 is the best identifying mark, and it is barely visible. E-MDS, die state a late. The die lines over UN are dull but remain visible and the fields are covered with fine radial flowlines. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31327. Our grade is MS65+, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/59:340.
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