Lot 300
1851 N-35 R6- PCGS graded AU50. Very attractive glossy medium chocolate brown with frosty tan in protected areas on the reverse. Sharply struck and choice except for a small but rather strong scuff left of star 2. EDS, die state a, with a strong rim cud over MER. All the fine early die lines found on the reverse are clear. Our grade is EF45 sharpness net VF35, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer: 1 in 53, 1 in 55, 1 in 58, 1 in 63, 1 in 64. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex Henry T. Hettger, 2009 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/18/2009:462 ($550)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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