^Lot 9 1830 N-8 R1 Large Letters, PCGS graded MS64+ Brown

1830 N-8 R1 Large Letters, PCGS graded MS64+ BrownLustrous bluish steel and light chocolate with a few peeps of faded mint red on the obverse and at least 10% of the reverse retaining mellowed mint color. No spots or stains, and the only contact marks are some microscopic ticks scattered over the obverse, mostly in the fields. A shallow low spot between the chin and star 2 can help identify this cent. The reverse is choice. MDS, die state b. The die crack from the bust tip to the dentils under star 1 is clear but the repunching along the left edge of the 1 in the date is still visible. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 honors in the Noyes census, his photo #20311. Bland says MS60+. Our grade is MS60+.Certificate Number: 36955.64+/25134952Pedigree: Ex Bowers & Ruddy 1971-Jack Collins, Bowers & Ruddy 10/1977:903-R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr., 1989 EAC Sale, lot 317-John J. Nicholas, 1991 EAC Sale, lot 214 (as MS63)-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:944-Chris McCawley 1/2002-Paul Gerrie, 5/27/2012:31-Terry S. Denman Collection