Lot 53
1818 N-1 R2 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Frosty light olive brown with hints of sea green overtone very delicately mottled with slightly darker chocolate brown toning on the upper part of the obverse, including a splash of slightly darker brown toning just right of star 5. The surfaces are satiny and lustrous. Late die state with a series of small rim cud breaks extending from star 3 to halfway between stars 4 & 5, and these cuds are slightly stronger than those on the previous example. Called MS60 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #21483. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#6. Our grade is MS60+. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 66BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Floyd T. Starr, 1949 ANA Sale 8/23/49:895-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. 3/6/77-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 3/6/77-Ken D. Pines 5/7/77-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 12/87.
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