Lot 419
1838 N-7 R1 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Choice lustrous light chocolate and steel with faded mint color showing through in the fields and protected areas, especially on the reverse where the faded red is dominant. Nearly flawless, a couple microscopic ticks over the tip of the coronet and a faint scuff left of the O in ONE are the only marks. Great eye appeal. Sharply struck EDS. The spike from the leaf tip to the base of the O in OF is crisp. Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #28748. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#6. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Ray Gallo (via Abner Kreisberg) 11/60.
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