Lot 449
1839 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS65RB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Silly Head. Lustrous mix of bright mint red and frosty steel brown, nearly half the original mint color remaining on both sides. A spot of reddish brown carbon in the dentils over star 10 is the only defect worthy of consideration. Sharply struck MDS with radial lines in all the stars. The short dash at the dentil tips between the 3 & 9 is gone and the one right of the 9 is weak. A wonderful example of the "Silly Head" type, one of the very best of the type regardless of the die variety. Called MS66 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21476. Bland says MS65+ and tied for CC#1. Our grade is MS65. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 588-T. James Clarke 10/54.
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