1852 N-10 R2. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Lustrous faded mint red changing to steel brown on the highpoints, about 70% of the mellowed red remaining, mostly on the obverse. Tiny specks of dark toning are sprinkled over both sides, including one in the field touching the main curl. A tiny planchet flake high on the cheek under the right edge of the eye is a good identifying mark. This cent offers nice eye appeal, but the luster is not as dominant as you expect for a piece with this much faded mint color. Rare
EDS, die state a, with diagonal die lines from the dentils at star 2. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30657.
Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
PCGS population 1; none finer in Red & Brown at PCGS for the variety. DWH #3583
(PCGS # 147255) .
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Del Bland 2/7/73-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1113.
The Dan Holmes Collection of Late Date Large Cents
