Lot 134
1822 N-10 R2 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Lustrous light chocolate and steel with darker steel brown highpoints. The only marks are some microscopic planchet striations under the N in ONE, as struck. Later die state with the rim dished on the upper reverse. Most of the segments of the inner circle on the obverse are still visible, just dull. Nicely struck except for the stars where only half of them show radial lines. Comes with a typed note on the Doug Smith envelope where Doug says "Fantastic mirror-like surfaces, particularly on the obverse; Louis Helfenstein said they were the best he had ever seen on an early late date struck for circulation." Yes, the eye appeal is quite nice. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #35408. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex C. Douglas Smith 5/8/83.
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