^Lot 40 1833 N-5 R1 Repunched 8, PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown

1833 N-5 R1 Repunched 8, PCGS graded MS65 Red & BrownLustrous mint red blending to bluish steel and olive brown with about a third of the mint color remaining on each side. A speck of dark toning in the hair under star 7, an arcing hairline in the field before the mouth, and a few tiny specks of dark toning under the wreath are the notable marks. Only the small spot in the hair catches your eye. Otherwise this cent is satiny and virtually flawless. M-LDS, die state b late, with the repunching on the top of the 8 weak but still visible (the "Horned 8"). Struck with the reverse rotated 40 degrees CW. Called MS63 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #21562. Our grade is MS64.Certificate Number: 37031.65/13072519Pedigree: Ex Loye L. Lauder, William Doyle Galleries 12/15/1983:420-R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/1/2009:288-Terry S. Denman Collection