^Lot 21 1831 N-7 R1 Large Letters, PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved

1831 N-7 R1 Large Letters, PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC ApprovedFrosty light to medium brown with slightly darker steel brown on the highpoints. Traces of faded mint red show in protected areas, especially on the reverse. A swipe of darker bluish steel and olive toning at stars 3-7 is the best identifying mark. LDS, die state b. Fine radial die flowlines cover the fields and crumbling fills the notch on the right side of the R in AMERICA. The PCGS label says this piece is N-6, but it is N-7. Called MS60+ by Del Bland. Noyes says MS60 and tied for CC#7, his photo #24254. Our grade is MS60. The incorrect N-6 attribution and Ralls Collection provenance are shown on the PCGS label.Certificate Number: 36973.63/28472434Pedigree: Ex C. Douglas Smith-Lou DiLauro 1981-Dr. Philip W. Ralls-Ralls Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/2014:767-Terry S. Denman Collection