1854 N-12 R2 MS60. Lustrous light olive and steel brown with 15% of the mint red remaining. No spots, stains, or contact marks, but the strike was blunted by grease or other debris on the dies, especially the obverse. The best identifying mark is a small low spot or planchet chip in the field before the lips. MDS, die state b early. The repunching under the 1 is still clear.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 11/1997-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1312 (lot ticket and Brown collection envelope included).
U.S. Colonial and Copper Coins,
Large Cents
