Lot 248
1831 N-1 R1 AU55. AU-55. Large Letters Reverse. A mint state cent that was lightly cleaned and is retoned a frosty chocolate and steel with traces of faded red in protected areas. The portrait is sharply struck and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent in spite of the retoning. A nick under the E in ONE is the only notable mark. M-LDS with fine flowlines drawing the stars to the rim and the dentils starting to smear. Called MS60 and tied for CC#5 in the Bland census. Noyes says AU55 and tied for CC#10, his photo #36403.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Elliot Landau, New Netherlands Coin Co. #52, 12/58:140-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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