Lot 1251
1855 N-10 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Italic 55. 12-Star Die State. Lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints, 80% of the original color remaining. This cent is a beautiful gem except for a shallow carbon spot in the center of the neck. EDS, die state b, with a die clog nearly obliterating star 6. The bust tip also shows the effects of a minor die clog, as does the outer point of star 1. This die state is commonly called the "12-Star" state, and the die clogs progress from this point to eventually obliterate star 1 as well creating the "11-Star" version. Called MS63 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #55040. Our grade is MS64+, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Del Bland-Dr. George E. Ewing, Jr.-Del Bland 10/81.
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