^Lot 59 1835 N-8 R1 Head of 1836, PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown

1835 N-8 R1 Head of 1836, PCGS graded MS64 Red & BrownHighly lustrous and very attractive frosty light bluish steel brown and light olive with faded mint color covering the protected areas on both sides, at least 15% of the surface displaying some shade of faded red. There is a shallow low spot on the neck (caused by debris on the die) and a dull nick or planchet flake just left of the low spot. Otherwise this cent is virtually flawless and the satiny luster gives this cent outstanding eye appeal. MDS, die state c, with a fine die crack passing from the dentils up along the right side of the 1 in the date and through the portrait to star 8 where it fades out. Called MS70- and CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS65 and tied for CC#1, his photo #21785. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65.Certificate Number: 37061.64/13086962Pedigree: Ex Joe Kuehnert 8/1976-NASCA 12/1/1976:61-Jerry A. Bobbe 9/15/1977-R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/1/2009:327-Chris McCawley-Terry S. Denman Collection