Lot 814
1840 N-3 R1 Small Date. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red with 60% of the slightly faded mint color remaining on the obverse and 80% of the bright original mint color showing on the reverse. The only mark is a small spot of dark bluish steel toning well hidden in the hair under the E in LIBERTY. The reverse is flawless and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. M-LDS, die state c. The small lump defects under the date are gone. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 honors in the Grellman census. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer. (PCGS # 395816) .
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex 1986 EAC Sale, 5/11/1986:261 (lot ticket included)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls.
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