Lot 1046
1840 N-9 R3 Large Date PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous chocolate and light olive brown with faded mint red showing in protected areas on both sides. Virtually flawless. A faint splash of slightly lighter brown toning at stars 9-11 is the best identifying mark. M-LDS, die state d, with a fine bisecting die crack across the obverse. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 honors in the Grellman census. Pop 16; 10 finer; at PCGS in BN.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex American Auction Association 5/18/73:1143-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:919-Walter Dudgeon, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/30/94:193.
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