1855 1C N-9, Knob on Ear, BN MS(PCGS#403958)

January 2019 Pre-Long Beach U.S. & World Coin Auction #109

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

489

Grade

AU58BN

Price

264

Lot Description

Lot 489 1855 N-9 R1 Knob on Ear NGC graded AU58.Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. No defects, just light friction on the highest points of the devices. LDS, die state f. The "Knob" break under the T in LIBERTY is fully developed and the branch under the adjacent Y is raised to nearly the same level. A very nice example of this popular "Redbook" variety. Our grade is EF45. The "Knob Ear" feature is noted on the NGC label. Estimate Value $250 - UP