1847 N-1 R2 Repunched Date PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous bright mint red fading to bluish steel and light olive brown with more than a third of the mint color remaining visible, mostly on the obverse. The surfaces are satiny and the eye appeal is outstanding, just a few microscopic planchet chips on the cheek and jaw and a tiny tick on the tip of the nose from gem status. M-LDS, die state c. The repunching on the date is weak but still visible on all 4 digits, and die cracks meander through the top of most of the legend outside the wreath. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31055. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer (only 2 RB graded at PCGS). Estimated Value $3,000 - UP
Ex Dr. Kenneth Sartoris 7/1972 (via Denis Loring)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:747 ($4485)-Great Pacific Collection, Goldbergs 2/16/2020:262 (includes the Naftzger and Great Pacific collection envelopes and both lot tickets).