Lot 816
1847 N-38 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red fading to light steel brown, 80% of the slightly faded mint color showing on both sides. The only defects are some microscopic specks of darker toning scattered over the obverse, a tick on the upright of the 4, and a couple more over star 10. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state a late. Both dies have been freshly lapped but they remain unclashed and the fine lines at the inner curl are still visible. The fields are smooth and very slightly reflective thanks to the die lapping which left behind very fine diagonal polishing lines that cover the obverse fields. An impressive cent. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31817. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 in the Grellman census. This cent was graded MS70 by Ted Naftzger.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French-Steinberg 9/24/62-Dr. Ken Sartoris 5/72-Del Bland 2/7/73.
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| Realized $9,775 |
