^Lot 127 1839 N-2 R2 Head of 1838, PCGS graded MS64 Brown

1839 N-2 R2 Head of 1838, PCGS graded MS64 BrownHighly lustrous light olive and bluish steel with lighter tan faded down from mint color in some of the protected areas, mostly on the obverse. A gem cent except for a thin scuff between stars 7 & 8 and a few microscopic ticks between stars 6 & 7. A tiny speck of bright mint color close over the right top of the E in CENT is a good identifying mark. Satiny and very attractive in spite of the minor marks. E-MDS, die state a. The die lines at RICA and STA are very dull but still visible. Called MS63 Choice and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #28799. Bland says MS63 and CC#5. Our grade is MS63. (The holder is scuffed.)Certificate Number: 37225.64/13092010Pedigree: Ex Captain Andrew C. Zabriskie, Henry Chapman 6/3/1909:844-Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-C. Douglas Smith-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/1964:183 (as MS65)-Frank H. Masters, RARCOA 5/14/1971:257 (as MS65)-Jack Collins-Myles Z. Gerson-Jerry A. Bobbe-R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/1/2009:442-Thomas D. Reynolds-Terry S. Denman Collection