Lot 988
1850 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Highly lustrous original mint red fading to bluish steel and olive on the highpoints, more than half the bright mint color remaining, mostly on the reverse. The obverse fields are slightly reflective thanks to a fresh die polishing and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. The only mark of any significance is a small splash of darker toning that connects the lower parts of the 8 & 5 in the date. Sharply struck. Every star has bold radial lines and the devices are fully impressed. LDS, die state c. The die crack at ME is clear and the die lines found on the earlier states of the obverse have been polished off the die. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30571. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Jerry A. Bobbe 12/8/83.
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