1854 1C N-11, BN MS(PCGS#406091)

February 2020 Pre-Long Beach U.S. & World Coin Auction #115

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

927

Grade

MS64BN

Price

720

Lot Description

Lot 927 1854 N-11 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved.Lustrous tan and golden light olive. No spots, stains, or contact marks. The only notable mark is a thin planchet flake on the rim under the end of the wreath ribbon (as struck). M-LDS, die state c. The fields are covered with fine die flowlines. The hair at the top of the ear is not fully struck (as always on this variety); otherwise this cent is choice. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 6 finer: 1 in 64+, 2 in 65, 3 in 66. Value $300 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 1/24/1990:1229-Chris McCawley-Gary M. Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:732-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (includes the Ruttenberg collection envelope and both lot tickets).