Lot 165
1848 N-18 R4+ PCGS graded AU55. Glossy medium to dark chocolate brown. An attractive cent that is void of notable marks, just lightly worn. A small spot of lighter greenish steel toning left of the U in UNITED can help identify this cent. E-MDS, die state b. Crumbling connects the tops of the C & E in CENT and the earlier die lines are still clear. Our grade is VF35+, tied for CC#13 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer: 1 in 58, 2 in 62, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex John Borhek 1974-William C. Noyes 5/1/1981-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:861 ($437)-Bob Stephan 9/21/2019-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Borhek/Naftzger collection envelope and lot ticket).
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| Realized $276 |
