Lot 57
1817 N-13 R1. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Lustrous bluish steel brown with 5% of the mint red remaining on the obverse, 30% on the reverse. A choice mint state cent except for a few small splashes of darker olive and steel toning, the notable ones in the field under the chin and over star 12. These tiny splashes of darker toning contain microscopic traces of very light verdigris or crud. Nicely struck E-MDS. The dentils are clear and complete around both sides and a strong die line joins the bases of the I & C in AMERICA. A sharp, attractive example of this Randall Hoard variety. Called MS61 and CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #37238. Comes with the original C. Douglas Smith collection envelope that is covered with his "story" of the acquisition, which came at a price of $1207.50 back in 1980. Doug called this piece "Sharp, lovely & totally irresistible." Our grade is MS60+. Pop 1; The only one graded in Red Brown at PCGS for the variety. DWH #0427 (PCGS # 36587) .
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex NASCA Auction, 4/28/80:1182-C. Douglas Smith 3/19/82-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1985 EAC Sale, lot 341.
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