Lot 34
1817 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Highly lustrous frosty sea green with a hint of light bluish steel. There is a spot of lighter tan toning on star 6, a speck of chocolate brown toning right of the date, another at the tip of the chin, and a few microscopic ticks on the cheek. None of these marks is at all distracting and the eye appeal is outstanding, which is why PCGS assigned such a lofty grade to this cent. Sharply struck EDS with several nearly vertical die polish lines in the field before the portrait and no hint of the "Mouse" break on top of the head. Ted's envelope for this cent includes a comment that C. Douglas Smith called this cent the "King of all Greenies", which is understandable. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS62 and CC#4. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 3; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon 1950's-C. Douglas Smith-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:323-Tony Terranova 3/18/88.
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