Lot 874
1848 N-27 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Choice glossy light chocolate brown with satiny mint frost showing through in protected areas. The obverse fields are smooth and hard, very slightly reflective thanks to the nicely polished new die that was mated with a slightly used reverse die. Fine die finishing lines cover the obverse fields. Just a couple very faint marks from flawless, including a faint hairline along the jawline from the earlobe and a tiny pinprick on the lower part of the upright of the 4. EDS+, die state a late. A very faint die crack shows through the top of the M in AMERICA, but it does not extend to the dentils. Called MS60 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #55003a. Our grade is AU58+, very close to mint state, and tied for CC#18 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/59:266.
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