Lot 632
1841 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red faded to steel brown on the highpoints, at least two-thirds of the red showing. No spots or stains, but this cent is covered with tiny contact marks, none distracting but far too many to ignore. Essentially this is a "baggy" mint state cent that looks like a mostly red gem to the naked eye. The best identifying mark is a tiny spot of dark steel toning touching the wreath under the left edge of the E in CENT. Rare LDS, die state c late, with a clear die crack from the dentils below star 1 reaching almost to the throat. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30925. Our grade is AU58, not in the overall condition census but tied for CC#1 of those few known in the late die state.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex M. H. Bolender 11/38:303-Willard C. Blaisdell date set 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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