Lot 442
1839 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Head of 1838. Highly lustrous light olive and bluish steel with hints of very faded mint color showing through in a few of the protected areas, mostly on the obverse. A gem cent except for a thin scuff between stars 7 & 8 and a few microscopic ticks between stars 6 & 7. A tiny speck of bright mint color close over the E in CENT is a good identifying mark. Very attractive in spite of the minor obverse marks. MDS. The die lines at RICA and STA are very dull but remain visible. Called MS63 choice and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #28799. Bland says MS63 and CC#5. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Captain Andrew C. Zabriskie, Henry Chapman 6/3/1909:844-Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-C. Douglas Smith-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/64:183-Frank Masters, RARCOA 5/71:257-Jack Collins-Myles Z. Gerson-Jerry A. Bobbe.
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