Lot 95
1846 N-25 R5 Tall Date, Repunched 1 PCGS graded VF25, CAC Approved. Attractive glossy medium brown blending to olive brown in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and this cent has excellent eye appeal. The only defects are some light contact marks on the cheek. LDS, die state c, with crumbling in 5 dentils below the end of the wreath stem. The repunching on the 1 is clear. Our grade is F15, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. Removed from an NGC slab graded XF45 (NGC label included). The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 4 finer: 1 in 30, 1 in 35, 1 in 40, 1 in 55. Estimated Value $600 - UP
Ex Doug Durasoff, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/31/2010:562-Adam Mervis, Heritage Auctions 1/10/2014:2287-David Johnson 1/2016-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Mervis collection envelope and Goldberg lot ticket).
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| Realized $408 |
