Lot 22
1817 N-3 R2 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Lustrous faded mint red mellowing to bluish steel and chocolate brown, about half the faded red remaining. There are several small spots of bluish steel toning sprinkled over the obverse, the largest of these at the curl under the hair bun. No notable signs of contact. MDS with a small "Peeking Mouse" break resting on the top of the head under the left side of star 8, the precursor to the full "Mouse" break that occurs soon after. Called MS60 and tied for CC#9 in the Noyes census, his photo #21442. Bland says AU55. Our grade is MS60+. PCGS Population 2; 2 finer in 65BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex New England Rare Coin Galleries 8/9/73-Jerry A. Bobbe-C. Douglas Smith-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:303-Tony Terranova 3/18/88.
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| Realized $920 |
