Lot 161
1822 N-6 R3. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. A sharp, attractive cent with just a hint of light rub on the highest points and a swipe of extremely fine roughness over the E in ONE. Otherwise this cent is choice. Frosty bluish steel brown with lighter brown toning covering most of the reverse. Sharply struck E-MDS. The dentils are sharp around both sides and the partial inner circle on the obverse is clear. The reverse shows extensive doubling from die bounce, with some places showing sharp multiple outlines. Called MS60 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #39101. Our grade is AU58. Pop 1; 2 in 63; 1 in 64. Only 4 graded at PCGS for the variety. DWH #2460 (PCGS # 36727) .
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Stu Hodge, 2004 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/17/04:391 (also possibly lot #93 in the Lester Merkin 8/64 sale of the Louis Helfenstein collection).
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| Realized $3,335 |
