Lot 242
1830 N-6 R4 PCGS graded MS67BN. PCGS graded MS-67 Brown. Small Letters Reverse. Choice lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with slightly faded mint red in protected areas on both sides. The surfaces are flawless except for a tiny tick on the jawline left of the earlobe. Sharply struck, which is highly unusual for this variety. MDS, before the fine die crack from the bust tip. A truly remarkable cent and a highlight of this incredible collection. This is the only mint state example known of the Small Letters Reverse "Redbook" type. A top-drawer example for the very finest collection. Called MS63 choice and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21515. Bland says MS60+ and CC#1. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
Ex Herb's Coin Shop (Port Charlotte, Florida)-Taylor John's Coin Galleries, Inc. 1/79-Del Bland 1/79.
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