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Lot 398

1834 N-7 R7 PCGS graded Proof-64 Red & Brown. Large 8, Stars, & Letters. Proof Only. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Bright mint red just starting to fade to bluish steel, 80% of the mellowed mint red remaining. A brilliant gem except for a few very light contact marks in the field before the chin and a shallow planchet flake on the first S in STATES, as struck. No spots, fingerprints, or stains. Outstanding eye appeal with moderately reflective fields and sharp details. The undisputed key to completing a collection of Middle Date Large Cents. Tied with one other example for finest of only 7 known, and three of those are significantly impaired. Called Proof-65 in the Noyes census list and tied for finest known honors, his photo #25256. Our grade is Proof-64. Pop 1; The only example graded at PCGS. This is the plate coin for the variety in Wright's The Cent Book. A fantastic proof cent with superior eye appeal in every respect. A highlight of this outstanding collection. DWH #0840 (PCGS # 39758) .
Estimated Value $50,000-UP.
Ex Charles M. Williams, Numismatic Gallery (Abe Kosoff & Abner Kreisberg) 11/14/50:404-Chris Petersen-Abner Kreisberg 5/57-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/14/84:292-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:763 (included in the first R. S. Brown, Jr. sale, but not part of the RSB collection).


 
Realized $48,300



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