1820/19 N-2 R2 Small Overdate 20 over 19. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Frosty chocolate and olive brown with underlying lighter steel brown toning in protected areas, especially on the reverse. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas. The only defect is a small splash of very fine carbon near the dentils just right of the date. Nicely struck MDS showing microscopic die rust (tiny lumps) covering the portrait. The 20 over 19 overdate feature is strong. Called AU55 net AU50 by Noyes, his photo #59568.
Our grade is AU58. The 20 over 19 feature is noted on the NGC label.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex George Ramont 7/3/1983-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/2006:19783.
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