Lot 216
1828 N-12 R3+ PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Frosty light to medium brown blending to light chocolate on the highpoints. The fields are covered with satiny mint luster and the eye appeal is excellent. No marks or other defects are visible to the unaided eye, but the highest points of the design do show a hint of rub. The best identifying marks are a tiny, barely visible planchet chip on the cheek right of the nostril and a pair of microscopic specks of carbon well hidden over the T in LIBERTY, plus a few tiny streaks of darker toning below CE in CENT. LDS with the die crack at CA passing through the stem, ribbon, and the base of UNITED. Called MS60 and CC#1 by a full 25 points in the Bland census. Noyes says AU50 and CC#1 by 15 points, his photo #21063. Our grade is AU58. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Co #56, 6/27/62:565 (via Richard Picker).
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