1844 1C Newcomb 1, BN MS(PCGS#397719)

September 2021 Pre-Long Beach U.S. & World Coin Auction #123

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

50

Grade

MS63BN

Price

1,320

Lot Description

Lot 50 1844 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved.Frosty golden tan and light brown. There are a few small ticks at the nostril and a bit of darker brown toning at the dentil tips over star 5. MDS, die state c, with narrow rim cud breaks at the bottom of the obverse and a faint die crack connecting stars 9 & 10. The repunching on either side of the base of the 1 is still visible. Looks mint state but there is a hint of rub on the very highest points of the devices. Our grade is AU58.The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 4 finer in 64.Estimated Value $800 - UP Ex Henry T. Hettger, 2009 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/18/2009:419 ($935, lot ticket included).