Lot 24
1817 N-4 R3+ PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Glossy steel brown and chocolate with traces of slightly faded mint red remaining on the obverse. No spots or stains. A choice cent except for a short diagonal hairline scratch between the second S in STATES and the adjacent O in OF. Sharply struck MDS. The always present die crack through the base of the date has an additional die crack extending down to the dentils below star 1. Called MS62 choice and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #21640. Bland says MS60+ and CC#4. C. Douglas Smith called this a "Beautiful, hypnotic cent" as noted on the collection envelope. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-C. Douglas Smith-Jerry A. Bobbe-C. Douglas Smith 4/85.
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