Lot 378
1817 N-13 R1 MS60+. Glossy bluish steel and olive with satiny luster covering both sides. Peeps of very faded mint color are visible on the reverse. The only mark is a tiny nick right of the upper point of star 3. Both sides display attractive cartwheel luster and the eye appeal of this piece is excellent. E-MDS. The dentils are strong and complete, and a clear die line connects the bases of the I & C in AMERICA. A clear double profile shows on the lower half of the nose, a result of die bounce or twist. Most likely from the Randall Hoard of mint state middle date cents. Comes with a nice provenance. Estimate Value $900 - UP
Ex Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/17/1988:345-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/30/2010:58 (includes the Holmes collection envelope and both lot tickets).
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| Realized $1,200 |
