Lot 781
1847 N-21 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Frosty bright mint red fading to steel and light chocolate brown on the devices, about 40% of the mint color still showing. No spots or stains, but there are some microscopic ticks scattered over both sides and the cheek is covered with tiny planchet chips or lint marks caused by fine debris on the die. Otherwise this cent is choice and the eye appeal is quite nice regardless. LDS, die state b, with a die crack through the top of ME to the dentils on either side. This is Newcomb's old #40, but we now know it's just a late state of his #21 variety. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31561. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Dr. Kenneth J. Sartoris 7/72 (via Denis Loring).
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