Lot 533
1851 N-38 R1 ANACS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty light to medium brown and light olive. Sharply struck and very attractive. No defects, but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. A soft strike at the dentils roots at star 13 is the best identifying mark. Scarce EDS, die state a early. The fine die lines from the dentils at stars 2 & 13 are clear. Our grade is AU58. Comes with a nice provenance. Estimated Value $150-UP
Ex R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:1298 (where misattributed as "N-43")-Joe V. Dooley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/1997:639-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions 6/2/2002:1019 (includes the Dooley and two Brown collection envelopes and all 3 lot tickets).
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| Realized $341 |
