Lot 57
1807 S-274 R2 Small Fraction PCGS graded AU55. Glossy chocolate and reddish steel brown with hints of frosty lighter brown toning faded down from mint color in protected areas of the reverse. The only marks are some shallow nicks or planchet chips in the center of the neck and a very tiny planchet chip high on the cheek under the left corner of the eye. Otherwise this cent is choice, free of any marks or other flaws. Sharply struck MDS, Breen state III. There are multiple sets of die clashmarks on both sides plus a couple fine die cracks at STA. The area at STA is starting to rise (the die is sinking). This cent is a relatively new discovery brought to light in 2005. Our grade is EF45+. Noyes says EF45 net EF40 and tied for CC#2, his photo #60745. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 64 for the variety. Estimate Value $20,000 - UP
Ex England-William Paul (American Heritage Minting) 1/2006-Chris McCawley 3/2006-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/6/2009:542 (includes the Holmes lot ticket).
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| Realized $61,688 |
