Lot 1240
1855 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Bright lustrous mint red just beginning to mellow a bit to light steel brown on the highest points of the design, at least 90% of the red remaining. Some microscopic specks of dark steel toning can be found on both sides and there are very faint scuff marks in the field under the chin, plus a trail of microscopic ticks near the dentils tips at stars 7-9. Great eye appeal in spite of the trivial marks. Sharp EDS, die state a, before any die cracks or cuds. A top-notch example of this hoard variety. This cent is plated in the new Dave Bowers book, The Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Half Cents and Large Cents. Called MS65 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31183. Our grade is MS65+, close to MS66, and tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell date set 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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