Description:

1846 N-2 R2 Repunched 1. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Bright original mint red toning to steel brown, more than a third of the red remaining. No spots, stains, or other defects. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state b. The repunching on the 1 is clear and a fine die crack connects the top of MER to the dentils at both ends. A choice, very attractive cent, nearly gem. Our grade is MS64. Tied for finest known honors with one other example in the Grellman census. PCGS population 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety. DWH #2044 (PCGS # 403857) .
Estimated Value $600-UP.
Ex Tony Terranova-Denis Loring 4/91-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:93-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:247.

Categories: The Dan Holmes Collection of Late Date Large Cents