Lot 136
1847 N-35 R3+ PCGS graded AU58. Choice glossy light olive and chocolate brown with traces of mint red showing on both sides, especially the reverse. Satiny and nearly flawless except for a couple dull, light contact marks just left of the ear and a slightly weak strike in the centers (which is typical of the variety). M-LDS, die state c early, with a fine die crack passing through the base of the date. Our grade is AU50, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. An attractive cent that comes with an impressive provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 65. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Floyd T. Starr-Jon Hanson 1976 or 1977-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:466 ($394)-Phyllis Thompson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/2010:595 ($483)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown and Thompson collection envelopes and both lot tickets).
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| Realized $456 |
