1855 N-12 R1 MS60+. Attractive lustrous light bluish steel brown with satiny surfaces and generous traces of faded mint red in protected areas, especially on the obverse. The only defects are a very light scuff on the top of the ear and a tiny rim nick at the E in UNITED.
M-LDS, die state b. The die lines at the inner curl are gone. Excellent eye appeal for the grade. DWH #1561.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Kagin's 9/28/78:293-Doug Bird 6/86.
The Dan Holmes Collection of Late Date Large Cents