Lot 2
1816 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS64RD. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Lustrous bright mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints, at least 90% of the mint color remaining on both sides. The only marks are a few small specks of dark steel toning, the largest of these close over the right point of star 5, and a tiny planchet flake at the dentil left of star 3, as struck. LDS with small cud breaks on the rim at stars 8-11 plus another in the dentils between stars 11 & 12. A bit softly struck on the hair at the forehead, which is normal on this variety. This is a common variety in mint state thanks to the Randall Hoard of mint state cents discovered shortly following the US Civil War, but this example is certainly one of the finest to survive from that group. Noyes photo #21061. Our grade is consistent with the slab grade, MS64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Loye L. Lauder, William Doyle Galleries (New York City) 12/15/83:387.
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