Lot 723
1846 N-8 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Nearly identical to the preceding lot, but this one has more mint color. Lustrous bright mint red with steel and light olive toning on the highpoints, about 60% of the original red remaining. No spots or stains, just a few nicks, including a thin one on the throat and another on the bottom of the bust above the 8. Great eye appeal. M-LDS, die state b. The diagonal die lines at the throat are faint and the vertical ones at the N in ONE are barely visible. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 honors with the previous lot in the Noyes census, his photo #31615. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65, and tied for CC#1 honors in the Grellman census. This lot and the previous one offer you an opportunity to decide for yourself which piece is really CC#1 for the die variety. Good luck!
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex John Story Jenks, Henry Chapman 12/7/1921:6214-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:482.
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