Lot 625
1856 N-19 R2 Italic 5. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Frosty steel brown and light chocolate with hints of faded mint color showing through on both sides. The surfaces are nice but a bit dull thanks to a very thin layer of natural oxidation. The only notable marks are a spot of carbon at the top of the hair bun and a bit of darker chocolate toning on the E in UNITED. LDS, die state b. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. Pop 57; 23 finer, 1 in 64+, 19 in 65, 3 in 66.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
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| Realized $400 |
