Lot 1065
1851 N-27 R4 PCGS graded MS67 Brown. Repunched 1. Highly lustrous bluish steel and light chocolate brown with 10% of the mint color showing on both sides. No spots or stains, virtually flawless. The eye appeal of this cent is superb, hence the lofty grade awarded by the folks at PCGS. The best identifying mark is a tiny tick on the upper right part of the O in ONE, and this is only visible with the help of a strong glass. Sharply struck. Rare EDS, die state a, with clear repunching visible over the left base of the 1. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30945. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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