1830 N-8 R1 Large Letters Reverse MS60+. Lustrous bluish steel and chocolate with traces of faded mint red showing on the obverse and at least 10% of the reverse retaining mellowed mint color. No spots or stains, and the only contact marks are some microscopic ticks scattered over the obverse, none notable. The reverse is choice. MDS. The die crack from the bust tip to the dentils under star 1 is clear but the repunching along the left edge of the 1 in the date remains visible. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 honors in the Noyes census, his photo #20311. Bland says MS60+.
Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS64BN (PCGS label included).
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Jack Collins, Bowers & Ruddy 10/77:903-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1989 EAC Sale, lot 317-John J. Nicholas, 1991 EAC Sale, lot 214-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:944-Chris McCawley 1/2002, The Northwest Collection.
Test Category 5
