1853 N-18 R1. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Frosty medium steel brown with sea-green tones on the reverse. Hints of very faded mint color show through on the obverse. The surfaces are satiny and attractive, but the luster is a bit subdued.
MDS, die state b. The die lines in the field under the buns and main curl are gone but the dash under the 8 remains clear.
Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. DWH #3469
(PCGS # 360202) .
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/10/08:1656.
The Dan Holmes Collection of Late Date Large Cents
