Lot 822
1848 N-41 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light bluish steel brown and olive with traces of mellowed mint red in protected areas on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers this cent. A very attractive piece that would be choice if not for a shallow low spot that covers the lower half of the neck (as struck). M-LDS, die state c, with crumbling filling the notch on the left side of the second 8. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 4 finer: 2 in 64, 1 in 65, 1 in 66. Value $350 - UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/8/1994:510-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (lot ticket included).
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