1849 N-14 R3. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Glossy chocolate and steel with frosty luster showing in protected areas on both sides. A splash of darker olive and steel toning at star 6 and a carbon spot under the E in UNITED are the only notable defects. LDS, die state d. The die crack at RI extends into the dentils over the adjacent E and weakly to top of the C. Called AU50 and tied for CC#18 in the Noyes census, his photo #55113.
Our grade is AU50. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Larry Whitlow 1/1990 (via Bob Grellman)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:936-Fred Iskra.
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