1853 N-8 R3 MS62+. Slightly faded mint red mellowing to light steel brown, more than half the mint color remaining. Close to gem except for a small spot of carbon between the 8 & 5 in the date and some darker toning at ED in UNITED. Rare
EDS, die state a, with die lines from the dentils at stars 2-3 and star 10. Very close to MS63. CC#3 overall but finest of the early die state.
Removed from an NGC slab graded MS65RB (NGC label included). Noyes photo #30738. DWH #2269.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/01:1755-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/25/03:1047.
The Dan Holmes Collection of Late Date Large Cents
