Lot 202
1849 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with mint frost showing through in the fields and protected areas. There are dull nicks scattered over both sides, none notable, and a small splash of darker olive brown toning at the top of star 9. E-MDS, die state b. A fine die crack extends from the tip of the leaf under the second S in STATES through the center of the O in OF to the dentils over that F. What makes this cent special is the oversize planchet. A very limited number of this die variety were struck on a planchet that is not only heavier than the normal 168.0 grain standard but also have a diameter that is slightly larger than normal. This piece weighs 170.95 grains and the diameter is a full 28.0 millimeters. This is the second heaviest example known and the fourth finest among the "Fatboys" listed in the Grellman census. Our grade is EF45+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 5 finer: 1 in 64, 3 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $700 - UP
Ex Larry Whitlow 1/1990 (via J. R. Grellman)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:916 ($748)-Tom Webster, 2010 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/24/2010:446 ($990)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Whitlow collection envelope and both lot tickets).
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