Lot 445
1839 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Head of 1838. Choice faded mint red and olive brown, the mellowed mint color showing through in the fields and protected areas on both sides. Virtually flawless, a small spot of slightly darker toning touching the upper left point of star 12 is the only mark. MDS with flowlined fields near the dentils and the berry under AM very weak. The repunching at the top of stars 2 & 5 is dull but still visible. The obverse remains uncracked and the depression in the field between star 1 and the throat is just starting to form. Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21069. Bland says MS65 and tied for CC#2. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 66BN.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Dr. Henry W. Beckwith-Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 587-T. James Clarke 10/54.
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