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1839 1C Head of 1838 MS65 Brown NGC. N-2, R.2. Our EAC Grade MS60. Ex: Mervis Collection. This intermediate die state has obverse and reverse flowlines with blurry die scratches left of STATES and through RICA. The border dentils are weak but complete. Lovely chocolate-brown and steel surfaces show full satiny cartwheel luster. Only a few minuscule marks include a short, microscopic scratch left of the coronet. Noyes lists a couple dozen Mint State examples of this variety in his census.
From The Adam Mervis Large Cent Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 225X, PCGS# 1744, Greysheet# 1048)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Metal: 100% Copper


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January, 2014
10th Friday
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