Lot 605
1840 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Small Date. Highly lustrous chocolate and light olive brown with delicate hints of bluish steel overtone, especially on the reverse. Both sides display ample traces of faded mint color in the protected areas. This cent is essentially flawless and it is difficult to find a mark to help with future identification. A very subtle swipe of slightly darker toning extends down to the left from star 7, and this mark will have to suffice. A gem cent in every respect. LDS, die state c. The lump defects under the date are gone. Called MS65 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30866. Our grade is MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Jerry Bobbe 6/79.
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