Lot 545
1853 N-28 R3+ Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Choice glossy light chocolate brown and steel with mint frost covering the fields and protected areas. Flawless except for a pair of extremely faint hairlines on the jawline. This cent looks choice mint state but there is a faint trace of rub on the highpoints. LDS, die state c. The die lines seen in the earlier states are gone as is the repunching under the 1, and the top of the 8 has become weak from die wear. Our grade is AU55. The attribution and Tucker provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 4 finer, 2 in 65, 2 in 66 for the variety. Estimate Value $350 - UP
Ex 1998 EAC Sale, lot 463-Chris McCawley, 2010 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/24/2010:472-Dr. Bruce Tucker Collection (both lot tickets included).
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