1852 1C Newcomb 23, BN MS(PCGS#147287)

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

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

340

Grade

F15BN

Price

72

Lot Description

Lot 340 1852 N-23 R5+ PCGS graded F15.Glossy medium brown and chocolate. Smooth, just worn. The only notable mark is a rim bruise at star 3. Terminal die state, die state d, with two rim cud breaks on the reverse: one at the bottom and a smaller one over AM in AMERICA. Neither rim cud is strong thanks to the amount of wear but both are partially outlined. Our grade is VG10.An acceptable example of this very rare die state. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 10 finer. Estimated Value $100 - UP Ex Robert F. LaForme-Brian Befano, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/2013:557 (lot of 4)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the LaForme and Befano collection envelopes).