Lot 217
1849 N-22 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium steel brown and light olive with 20% of the planchet showing underlying slightly faded mint red. The only marks are some microscopic specks of darker olive brown toning scattered over both sides, none visible to the unaided eye. The surfaces are satiny and this cent has outstanding eye appeal. M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #6). The earlier die lines at the neck and curls are gone. Our grade is MS63+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 6; 4 finer: 3 in 65, 1 in 65+. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP
Ex James R. McGuigan 9/30/1987-Wesley A. Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:279-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Rasmussen collection envelope and lot ticket).
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| Realized $1,320 |
