Lot 1061
1851 N-24 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red faded to bluish steel and light olive on the devices, about half the mint color showing on both sides. No spots or stains, and the eye appeal of this piece is outstanding. This is a lustrous gem except for a few faint, very light contact marks in the field near the main curl and a tiny pinprick over the upper right point of star 4. None of these marks is at all distracting. MDS, die state b. The die lines from the dentils at star 1 are gone and the ones from the throat and inner curl are dull but visible. The die line or crack from the upper left point of star 8 is visible but relatively faint. Called MS63 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #55134. Our grade is MS64+, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/93:291.
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