Lot 495
1848 N-9 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty medium brown and light steel with traces of mellowed mint red showing on both sides, especially on the reverse. The only mark is a small spot of reddish chocolate brown toning at the dentils over star 2. Looks mint state but there is a faint trace of rub on the highpoints around the ear. EDS, die state a, before any die cracks or rim cuds. Our grade is AU58+. The attribution and Tucker provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 5 finer, 3 in 64, 1 in 65+, 1 in 66 for the variety. Estimate Value $350 - UP
Ex Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/9/1993:325-Dr. Bruce Tucker Collection (lot ticket included).
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