Lot 965
1831 N-12 R1. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Frosty mint red fading to light bluish steel brown and chocolate steel with faded mint color covering about a third of the planchet. Satiny mint frost covers the entire surface on both sides and the eye appeal of this cent is fantastic. A flawless gem cent. MDS with a slightly retained cud break outlined by the die cracks from star 4 to just right of the date. In addition, there is a partial double profile (from die bounce) on the browlock, nose, lips, and chin. Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 honors in the Noyes census, his photo #21834. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#1. Our grade is MS65. Ted included a note on the envelope that reads "What can I say-John Wright always said he wanted to be buried with one of these (2 N-12's snatched off Stack's counter at the same time) on each eye. The Stack's counter snatch was performed by CDS (C. Douglas Smith)." The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label and the Naftzger collection envelope is included. PCGS population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Stack's OTC-C. Douglas Smith 1/76-Jerry A. Bobbe 6/79-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg's 2/1/2009:265.
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