Lot 1186
1854 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red faded to olive and bluish steel on the devices. Half the mint red remains on this very attractive cent, and there are no significant marks. A spot of darker toning at the right top of the N in CENT can help identify this piece. LDS, die state c. The legend outside the wreath is sinking, strongest at the top of the reverse and the die lines at ITED are gone. Nicely struck, which is quite unusual for this variety. The coronet tip is strong and nearly all the stars have their radial lines intact. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30772. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64, and CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Source uncertain. This cent comes with a pillbox marked "1854 A-2" tucked inside an undated auction envelope from Abe Kosoff (lot #411) and WCB (Willard C. Blaisdell) is marked on the envelope.
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| Realized $1,438 |
