Lot 836
1849 N-18 R6 PCGS graded Proof-62 Brown. Very attractive glossy medium chocolate brown and olive with steel overtones on the reverse. Sharply struck and free of spots or stains. The only marks are microscopic hairlines on both sides. The best identifying mark is a microscopic planchet chip on the rim below the end of the wreath ribbon (as struck). The mirrors in the obverse fields are deep while the reflectivity on the reverse is more subdued, as always on this variety. A nice example of this proof-only variety. Our grade is Proof-60. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 64+ at PCGS. Only 2 proofs of this variety graded at PCGS. Value $7,000 - UP
Ex Floyd T. Starr, 1949 ANA Sale, lot 1865-John J. Pittman Collection, David Akers Numismatics 10/21/1997:253-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (lot ticket included).
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