Lot 256
1850 N-27 R5- PCGS graded AU50. Glossy light to medium brown. Smooth and attractive with only tiny contact marks. The only notable marks are a small rim nick at star 3, a dull rim nick at star 9, and a collection of very tiny rim nicks over STATES. MDS. The fine die polishing lines seen on the reverse in the earliest state are gone but the point up from the right top of the T in CENT is sharp. Our grade is VF30, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer: 1 in 58, 1 in 63. Estimated Value $200 - UP
Ex Henry T. Hettger-G. L. Dawson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/1997:612-R. S. Brown, Jr., 1999 EAC Sale 4/17/1999:626-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and both lot tickets).
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| Realized $168 |
