^Lot 46 1834 N-5 R5 Large 8 & Stars, Medium Letters, NGC graded MS61 Brown

1834 N-5 R5 Large 8 & Stars, Medium Letters, NGC graded MS61 BrownVery attractive glossy light steel brown with swipes of olive and light reddish brown toning on the right side of the reverse. Underlying satiny mint frost covers the fields and protected areas on both sides and this cent has great eye appeal. There is very light friction on the devices and the notable marks are a thin nick from the right top of star 7 and a light hairline scratch over ONE. A small planchet flake over the upper left point of star 7 (as struck) is the best identifying mark. E-MDS. Both dies are worn and flowlined, as always seen on this variety because it is the product of previously used dies. The small triangular lump at the dentils right of star 8 is clear and relatively sharp. A fine but sharp double profile reaches from the forehead down to the chin. Called AU50 net EF45 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #26817. Our grade is EF45+. A premium example of this very popular “Redbook” variety.Certificate Number: 3652967-001Pedigree: Ex Del Bland 8/12/1969-Jules Reiver, Heritage Auctions 1/24/2006:20003-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/30/2010:394-Chris McCawley 2012-Terry S. Denman Collection