Lot 426
1851 N-2 R1 MS64. Mint red fading to steel brown on the highpoints, about two-thirds of the mint color remaining. No spots or notable signs of contact. LDS, die state b. The die line at the throat and the ones at the inner curl are gone. The dies are worn and the top of the 8 is weak. A very attractive example, close to gem quality. Tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. DWH #2252.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex 2003 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/26/03:755.
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