^Lot 1 1830 N-1 R1, Large Letters, PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved

1830 N-1 R1, Large Letters, PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC ApprovedLustrous bluish steel and olive with very faded red showing through in protected areas. The only marks are a tiny scrape on the jawline and a microscopic planchet chip in the field midway between the nose and star 4, plus a tiny stain under the second T in STATES. None of these defects is distracting and the eye appeal of this cent is really nice. A minor planchet clip weakens the dentils between stars 3 & 4 and the opposing dentils at TE in UNITED, as struck. Sharply struck MDS, die state b, with a light die crack through star 2. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #28735. Bland says MS63 and CC#3. Our grade is MS62+, very close to MS63. Comes with a great provenance.Certificate Number: 36937.65/13088112Pedigree: Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 493-T. James Clarke 10/1954-R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/1/2009:236-Terry S. Denman Collection