^Lot 106 1838 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved

1838 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC ApprovedChoice lustrous medium steel brown with faded mint color in protected areas on both sides. No spots or stains, only a few microscopic ticks on otherwise flawless surfaces. A small nick part way down the front edge of the neck and a nick over the E in ONE are the only notable marks. Sharply struck EDS, die state a, with the colon center dot on the reverse clear and 6 strong vertical die lines between ON in ONE and E in CENT. Called MS63 Choice and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #28684. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#3. Our grade is MS63. (The holder is scratched.)Certificate Number: 37186.65/13092968Pedigree: Ex James G. Macallister-Milton A. Holmes, Stack's 10/5/1960:1585 (via Abe Kosoff)-R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/1/2009:406-Chris McCawley-Terry S. Denman Collection