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Lot 27 - 1856 Coronet Head Cent. N21 R2 Slanting 5. NGC MS64 RB

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Lot 27 - 1856 Coronet Head Cent. N21 R2 Slanting 5. NGC MS64 RB
1856 Coronet Head Cent. Slanting 5. Newcomb-21. Rarity-2. Frosty mint red fading to light steel brown, slightly more than half the original color remaining. There are some tiny, dull nicks or planchet chips left of star 1, a small spot of dark toning near the dentils over star 2, plus a few other tiny contact marks or planchet chips on both sides. MDS, die state a late. The coronet over LIB is softly struck, as frequently found on this variety. An attractive and important cent in spite of the minor flaws. EAC grade MS63, tied for CC#3. (#1923)<p><i>The Yellow River Collection</i>