1853 1C N-5, BN MS(PCGS#405988)

1853 1C N-5, BN MS (PCGS#405988)

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

Lot Description: Lot 347 1853 N-5 R2- PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved.Lustrous light brown with hints of very faded mint color in a few of the protected areas on both sides. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars and crisp details on all the devices. The eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Just a few inconspicuous marks including a fine scratch left of star 5 and some microscopic specks of verdigris between star 13 and the dentils. M-LDS, die state c. Both dies were freshly lapped and fine lapping lines show in the fields on both sides. The die lines at the inner curl are gone but the reverse is uncracked. Our grade is MS62,tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 6 finer: 3 in 64, 3 in 65.Estimated Value $500 - UP Ex Henry T. Hettger, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/18/2001:2539-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).