Lot 236
1830 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and olive with very faded red showing through in protected areas. The only marks are a tiny scrape on the jawline and a microscopic planchet chip in the field midway between the nose and star 4, plus a tiny stain under the second T in STATES. A minor planchet clip affects the dentils between stars 3 & 4, as struck. MDS with a light die crack through star 2. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #28735. Bland says MS63 and CC#3. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 493-T. James Clarke 10/54.
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