1855 1C N-12 Upright 55, BN MS(PCGS#406176)

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

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

441

Grade

MS63BN

Price

276

Lot Description

Lot 441 1855 N-12 R1 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved.Glossy medium brown with mint frost in the fields and protected areas. The eye appeal of this cent is excellent and it looks mint state but a glass reveals a touch of friction on the highest points of the devices. The only notable mark is a subtle spot of very slightly darker toning high on the neck at the jawline. MDS, die state b early. The fields are covered with fine flowlines and the earlier die lines at the inner curl are gone. Our grade is AU55. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 9 finer: 6 in 64, 3 in 65. Estimated Value $300 - UP Ex 1996 EAC Sale 5/4/1996:379-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).