Lot 366
1855 N-5 R5- Upright 55 PCGS graded AU58. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown and steel. Smooth and attractive, but there is a touch of light friction on the highest points of the devices. The only marks are a light diagonal scratch in the field off the chin and a small spot of darker toning on the rim at the second T in STATES. EDS, die state a. The fine die line from the lowest curl to star 10 is visible. Our grade is EF45+, close to AU50, and tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP
Ex Jules Reiver, Heritage Auctions 1/25/2006:20615-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included).
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| Realized $447 |
