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1849 N-23 R3 PCGS graded Genuine.

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1849 N-23 R3 PCGS graded Genuine.
1849 N-23 R3 PCGS graded "Genuine.",The obverse is glossy chocolate brown with overtones of bluish steel covering the fields and protected areas. A few of the highpoints on the obverse are a slightly lighter tone thanks to a very delicate cleaning or abrasion, and there is some reddish chocolate toning at LI and on the coronet tip. The reverse is frosty slightly faded mint red mixed with darker bluish steel. The reverse retains traces of lacquer or glue in some of the protected areas, and this coating most likely kept the reverse from toning as much as the obverse. Both sides display ample mint luster, and the eye appeal is decent. There are a few nicks on the obverse, including one on the cheek, another right of star 3, and a few more on the neck. EDS, die state a. Minor die rust shows in the field around the date, all formed during the preceding N-30 and N-1 marriages for this obverse die. Called AU55 and tied for CC#4 overall in the Noyes census, his photo #30630. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#5 overall but finest of the early state in the Grellman census. Most of the top examples of this variety are found in the late die state (Newcomb's old #13).
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Homer K. Downing 4/5/48-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).

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