Lot 217
1803 S-256 R3 PCGS graded AU58. Frosty medium steel brown and chocolate with lighter tan in protected areas. Peeps of faded mint red remain visible on both sides, particularly on the reverse. This cent has mint state eye appeal, but there is some light friction on the highpoints on the devices. No spots or stains. The only notable marks are a few microscopic pinpricks under the L in LIBERTY and a couple dull, light scratches near the dentils above the bust tip. LDS, Breen state V, with a cud break at STA, and this cud involves the entire top of the T. A nice example of a tough die state. Graded EF45 net VF35 and tied for CC#11 in the Noyes census, his photo #39929. Our grade is AU50 sharpness net EF45. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 2; 4 finer at PCGS for the variety. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Hank Woods, 2002 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/20/2002:330.
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