Lot 68
1845 N-11 R3+ PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light olive and medium brown with peeps of very faded mint red showing on both sides. Frosty mint luster shows through in the fields and protected areas on both sides. A short streak of golden tan planchet impurity slants through star 6 and there are shallow low spots (caused by debris on the die) on the lower part of the neck and below star 13. The only notable sign of contact are a couple tiny ticks on the chin. MDS, die state a late. The fine diagonal die lines from the dentils to ER in AMERICA are weak but still visible. There is thin rim cud break from below star 3 up to even with star 4. Called MS62 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31387. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:697 ($1093)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and lot ticket).
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| Realized $1,170 |
