Lot 916
1849 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy light chocolate and medium brown with mint frost showing through in the fields and protected areas. There are dull nicks scattered over both sides, none notable, and a small splash of darker olive brown toning at the top of star 9. E-MDS, die state b. A fine die crack extends from the tip of the leaf under the second S in STATES through the center of the O in OF to the dentils over that F. What makes this cent special is the oversize planchet. A very limited number of this die variety, all in the same die state, come with a planchet that is not only heavier than the normal 168.0 grain standard but have a diameter very slightly larger than normal. This piece weighs 170.95 grains and the diameter is a full 28.0 millimeters. This is the second heaviest example known and the fourth finest among the "Fatboys" listed in the Grellman census. Not yet graded by Noyes, his photo #55008a. Our grade is EF45.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman).
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