Lot 244
1830 N-8 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Choice lustrous light chocolate brown and steel with subtle overtones of light bluish steel. The surfaces are satiny and virtually perfect. The eye appeal is outstanding. The only defect is a faint, very light scuff under the first A in AMERICA. LDS with a fine die crack connecting the bust tip to the dentils under star 1. The small patch of tiny lumps under the first T in STATES (caused by die rust) is clear. A fine double profile shows on the upper lip and chin (from die bounce). Called MS63 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #20796. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#1. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex J. C. Randall 1891-B. H. Collins-B. Max Mehl collection-T. James Clarke 10/54.
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