Lot 348
1851/81 N-3 R1 Overdate 51 over 81 (inverted 18) PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive with a few tiny peeps of mint red showing on the obverse and at least 10% of the red remaining on the reverse. No spots or stains, just a few tiny ticks on the cheek. M-LDS die state b late. The inverted 18 under the 51 (51 over 81) is still clearly visible, but it is not bold. A beautiful example of this very popular "Redbook" variety. Our grade is MS63. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Superior 8/16/2004:16-John Koebert.
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