Lot 600
1800 S-197 R1 PCGS graded AU58. The "Q" Variety. Frosty medium chocolate brown and steel. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas on both sides. Essentially flawless with just a hint of friction on the highest points of the devices, and the eye appeal is "mint state." LDS, Breen state IV late. The "Q" break through the first 0 in the date is bold and there is a thin rim cud break over AT in STATES. In addition this example shows a previously unreported but clearly defined rim cud break over the second S in STATES. Called AU55 and tied for CC#6 in the Bland census. Noyes says AU50 and tied for CC#8, his photo #23944. Our grade is AU55 Choice. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer. (PCGS # 36179) .
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Judge Joseph Sawicki, Stack's 2/1954:603-Dr. James O. Sloss 9/1958-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Abe Kosoff 10/1959:54-Doris E. Nelson, Stack's 2/1976 (the "TAD" Collection), lot 52-Larry Whitlow-Auction '82 (Stack's) 8/13/1982:25 (lot ticket included)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls.
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