1850 1C Newcomb 25, RB MS(PCGS#406639)

The Regency Auction 45

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

430

Grade

MS65RB

Price

1,528

Lot Description

THE SOMMELIER COLLECTION Ex Twin Leaf Collection, as noted on the insert. A Condition Census example of this Rarity-4 variety. Vibrant lustrous surfaces show off generous amounts of original mint red color that blends with soft brown and light mottled steel and olive patina. The eye appeal is excellent. Tied for Noyes Census #4. Ex Joe Dooley Collection, McCawley/Grellman's January 1997 sale, lot 609; Stack's Bowers sale of the Twin Leaf Collection, Part 1, July 2015, lot 2553. Lot tags included. PCGS 159, NGC 88, CAC 55. The most recent example sold for $1,050 in February 2020; prior to that PCGS/CAC coins sold in the $1,293 to $2,350. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $1,500 and this coin could sell for more. Good luck. Cert. Number 31544023 PCGS # 1890.00