Lot 660
1843 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Petite Head with Small Letters Reverse. Triple Punched 843. Blazing bright original mint red just starting to fade to light steel brown, 80% of the mint color remaining on the obverse, 95% on the reverse. Virtually flawless except for a spot of dark olive toning over the left side of star 3 and a smaller one over star 13. Traces of lacquer or some similar protective coating can be found nestled into protected areas around some of the devices. This substance could be removed without harm to the cent, but there is no need to do so. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The repunching on the 843 is sharp and the fine die finishing lines on both sides are clear. Another fabulous cent from the Naftzger collection. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31084. Our grade is MS65+, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Ted called this one MS70, and the reverse could be called that today.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Tony Terranova prior to 11/91.
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