^Lot 51 1835 N-3 R3 Head of 1834, Small 8 & Stars, PCGS graded MS62 Brown

1835 N-3 R3 Head of 1834, Small 8 & Stars, PCGS graded MS62 BrownFrosty bluish steel and light olive brown with traces of mint color remaining on the obverse and about 5% of the original mint color on the reverse. No marks, spots, or stains, just a very light touch of rub on the highest points of the design. This cent has choice mint state eye appeal. MDS, die state c, with a minor crumbling in the dentils under the 35 in the date with a bit more even with the lower edge of star 2, but the reverse center dot is still visible. Softly struck on the brow lock and tip of the coronet with similar weakness in the leaves below ENT. Called AU55 and CC#1 in the Noyes and Bland census lists, Noyes photo #21336. Our grade is AU58.Certificate Number: 37078.62/83244868Pedigree: Ex Dr. Kenneth J. Sartoris 5/72-Del Bland (via Denis W. Loring) 7/1972-R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/1/2009:314-Terry S. Denman Collection