Lot 856
1850 N-21 R1. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown and light olive with a third of the mint color remaining on each side. Very attractive, virtually flawless. The only mark is a tiny planchet flake on the rim under the 5 in the date (as struck). LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #10), with two rim cud breaks on the reverse. Many mint state examples of this variety (and in this die state) are known thanks to a hoard, but this is one of the best. Our grade is MS64+. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer. (PCGS # 405911) .
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Ex Dr. Philip W. Ralls.
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