1853 N-16 R1+ MS62. Lustrous light bluish steel brown with 5% of the red remaining on the obverse, 15% on the reverse. The obverse fields are satiny while the reverse fields are glossy. Choice except for a small carbon spot near the dentils over star 6.
MDS, die state b. The die clashmarks at the throat and left top of O in ONE are gone. Tied for CC#8. DWH #2266.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/25/03:1037.
The Dan Holmes Collection of Late Date Large Cents