1856 1C N-5 Slanted 5, RB PR(PCGS#400608)
1856 1C N-5 Slanted 5, RB PR (PCGS#400608)
September 2021 Pre-Long Beach U.S. & World Coin Auction #123
- Auctioneer
- Goldberg Auctioneers
- Lot Number
- 450
- Grade
- PR65RB
- Price
- 7,500
- Lot Description
- Lot 450 1856 N-5 R5- (Proof-Only) Italic 5 NGC graded PF65 Red & Brown.Chocolate and olive brown mixed with underlying faded red and iridescent rose tones, especially on the obverse. The fields are reflective but do show some microscopic hairlines and the mirrors are not deep. The only notable defects are a spot of carbon on the upper right point of star 13 and a very light rim bruise at star 4. A decent example of this proof-only variety. Our grade is Proof-62. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 2; 1 finer in 66RB at NGC. Estimated Value $4,500 - UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/2003:528-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).