Lot 260
1851 N-26 R4 PCGS graded AU58. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown and steel. Mint frost shows through the gloss in some of the protected areas on the reverse and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only notable mark is a spot of slightly darker chocolate toning in the field off the end of the nose. M-LDS, die state b late, with only a faint remnant of one point remaining visible from the main curl over the inner curl. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP
Ex Stack's 3/11/1998:127-Chris McCawley, 2001 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 3/31/2001:511-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the EAC Sale lot ticket).
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| Realized $400 |
