Lot 462
1837 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Glossy steel and light chocolate with faded mint color showing on both sides, especially on the reverse. A spot of darker toning over the O in ONE and a swipe of similar toning from right of the F in OF down to the N in CENT are the only marks visible without a glass. Frosty mint luster is peeking through the glossy toning in the fields and protected areas. M-LDS. The rising retained cud up from star 4 is similar to the one found on the preceding example, and another smaller one has developed down from the left side of star 3. Called MS60+ and tied for CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS60 net AU55 and tied for CC#3, his photo #21918. Our grade is AU58. Pop 2; none finer. Only 3 graded at PCGS for the variety. DWH #3542.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Ex John Borhek 1974-William C. Noyes 10/82-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg’s 2/1/2009:361.
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