1840 1C N-2, Small/Large 18, BN MS(PCGS#395821)

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

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

2

Grade

AU58

Price

2,040

Lot Description

Lot 2 1840 N-2 R2 Small 18 over Large 18 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved.Attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth and nearly void of marks. A subtle puff of reddish brown toning in the field right of the main curl, another nestled below star 12, and a dull nick on the left bottom of the first S in STATES are the only notable marks. Sharply struck MDS, die state b, with a narrow rim cud break below 840. The Small 18 over Large 18 feature is obvious. Our grade is EF45. A nice example of this popular "Redbook" variety. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer: 2 in 64BN, 1 in 66BN at PCGS. Estimated Value $750 - UP Ex Harmer Rooke Auctions 8/1987:59-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1213-Jack Conour (via Shawn Yancey) 7/2013-Colonel Steven Ellsworth Collection.