Lot 30
1817 N-8 R2 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel brown with faded mint color in protected areas of the obverse. No spots or stains, only a few light contact marks, including a dull nick under the E in CENT. Satiny mint luster covers both sides and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Sharply struck EDS. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS63 and tied for CC#1, his photo #21435. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex B. Max Mehl collection-T. James Clarke 1954.
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