Lot 131
1822 N-9 R5- PCGS graded AU53. PCGS graded AU-53. Glossy dark reddish chocolate and steel. No spot or stains, only a few contact marks including a sharp nick on the bust tip. Rare late die state with a very strong die crack joining TES in STATES to the rim above, and the area outlined by this crack is slightly raised as a retained cud. Not the latest state because this retained cud is not raised as much as seen on a few examples. This is the Newcomb plate coin for the variety, both the obverse and reverse. Called EF40 and tied for CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says VF30 and tied for CC#2, his photo #20810. Our grade is VF35+. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Thomas L. Elder 12/1924:2102-Henry C. Hines-Homer K. Downing, 1952 ANA Sale, 8/18/52:2156-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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| Realized $3,910 |
