Lot 1222
1854 N-23 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Frosty light olive brown with faded mint red in protected areas on both sides, mostly on the obverse. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas on both sides. The only marks are a small splash of chocolate toning in the field at the lips, another between the lower points of star 6, and a larger one at EN in CENT. MDS, die state b. The die line from star 11 is gone and the fields are covered with fine radial die flowlines. The die clashmark up from the right top of the T in CEN T is clear. Microscopic planchet chips cover much of the neck and field to the left, as struck. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #55157. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Thomas P. Warfield, Associated Coin Auction Co. 10/28/55:734 (as "unlisted").
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