Lot 223
1849 N-28 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy medium brown and light olive with a few tiny peeps of faded mint color on both sides. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective. The only mark is a thin diagonal nick high on the cheek. EDS, die state a. Fine die lines cover much of the reverse, strongest behind ONE CENT. A very attractive cent with solid mint state eye appeal, but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. Called MS60 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #55119. Our grade is AU58, very close to mint state, and tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; finest graded. Estimated Value $900 - UP
Ex Willard. C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/7/2009:961 ($978)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and lot ticket).
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| Realized $840 |
