Lot 151
1824 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Choice frosty steel and chocolate brown with faint wisps of darker chocolate toning on the right side of the reverse. Attractive satiny mint frost covers the entire planchet extending to the highest points of the design. The only defect is an extremely shallow low spot covering much of the cheek, as struck (caused by a bit of debris, possibly grease used to lubricate the mint machinery). Otherwise this cent is a gem. Sharply struck except for the upper stars, which are missing their radial lines. MDS. Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #28834. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#5. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Christian A. Allenburger, B. Max Mehl 3/23/48:815.
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