Lot 490
1803 S-263 R3 PCGS graded AU53. Frosty medium olive and dark steel brown. No spots or stains, but there are a couple light contact marks. The only notable ones are two light scratches at the mouth and another in the field off the lower end of the hair ribbon. The marks are visible only with the aid of a glass and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Sharply struck LDS, Breen state VIII, with a strong cud break connecting the date to the rim below and several die cracks on both sides. A beautiful example of this tough die variety. Graded AU50 net EF45 and CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #32978. Bland says EF45 and tied for CC#5 in the Breen/Bland census. Our grade is AU50 sharpness net EF45. The attribution and Robinson-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 3 finer at PCGS for the variety, 2 in 58, 1 in 61. Estimated Value $2,000-UP
Ex Bowers & Ruddy (privately) 1971-Anna Leslie-Joel Rettew 5/31/1984-Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:588-Wes Rasmussen, Heritage 1/13/2005:3317-Tom Reynolds Collection (includes the Rasmussen collection envelope and Robinson lot ticket).
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| Realized $5,875 |
