Lot 650
1843 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Petite Head with Reverse of 1844. Highly lustrous mint red fading to steel brown, nearly two-thirds of the mint color showing, especially on the reverse. The surfaces are virtually flawless. The fields are hard and slightly reflective which adds to the eye appeal. The best identifying mark is a tiny spot of darker toning that connects the tops of the E & N in CENT. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. A tiny lump shows under the right foot of the 1 in the date and fine diagonal die lines extend into the field from the dentils at stars 11-13. A gem example of this popular "Redbook" variety. Called MS65 and finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #31012. Our grade is MS65+, tied for finest known with one late die state example.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex 1980 ANA Sale, Steve Ivy Numismatic Auctions 8/19/80:1020.
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