Lot 939
1849 N-17 R3+ PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Attractive lustrous bluish steel and chocolate with traces of mint color showing on the obverse, at least 20% remaining on the reverse. No notable spots, stains, or contact marks other than a faint hairline scratch hidden in the dentils under the 1. This cent is choice in every way except for some microscopic planchet voids on the highpoints of the obverse. These tiny voids were present on the planchet prior to striking, and the highpoints didn't receive enough pressure during the striking process to smooth out the microscopic defects. They are located mostly in the dentils but can also be found on the numerals of the date and along the lower edge of the bust and lowest curl. E-MDS, die state a late. Minor crumbling has started to form between the tops of the C & E in CENT, but those letters are not connected. Called MS61 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30743. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 7/27/1939:722-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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