Lot 286
1851 N-21 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty uniform medium brown and light chocolate with satiny mint luster covering the fields and protected areas. No spots or stains, only a few microscopic ticks of no significance. A trio of dull nicks hidden in the leaves below CA in AMERICA are the best identifying marks. MDS, die state b. The diagonal die lines seen behind ONE CENT in the early state have been lapped off the die and many of the die lines that were added through ME in AMERICA are still visible. This cent has choice mint state eye appeal (hence the lofty PCGS grade and CAC sticker) but there is a hint of rub on the very highest points of the portrait. Our grade is AU58+, very close to mint state, and tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; finest graded. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Ex Homer K. Downing, Numismatic Gallery 8/6/1951:905-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1056 ($978)-Legend Morphy 4/2013:13-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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| Realized $1,080 |
