Lot 108
1820 N-13 R1 PCGS graded MS66RB. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Large Date. Lustrous mint red just starting to mellow to light steel brown, at least 85% of the original color remaining. The only marks are a few microscopic specks of carbon, including one hidden in the hair well right of the ear and another in the hair above the ear. MDS with the always present die crack encircling the date and stars. Most likely from the famous Randall Hoard of mint state cents discovered following the US Civil War, but this most likely is the very finest of that group. A gem cent is every respect. Called MS65 choice and tied for finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #20984. Our grade is MS66. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Louis Helfenstein 11/17/62-C. Douglas Smith-Jerry A. Bobbe 6/79.
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