Lot 248
1850 N-21 R2+ PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown and light olive with a third of the mint color remaining on each side. A beautiful cent, virtually flawless. The only mark is a tiny planchet flake on the rim under the 5 in the date (as struck). LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #10), with two rim cud breaks on the reverse. Both of the rim cuds are clearly defined. Many mint state examples of this variety (and in this die state) are known thanks to a hoard, but this is one of the best. Our grade is MS64+, tied for finest known honors in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 5; none finer. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Superior 6/2/1986:333-Dr. Philip W. Ralls-Ralls Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/26/2014:856-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (Ralls lot ticket included).
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| Realized $1,740 |
