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Naftzger's MS65 Red and Brown
N-8 1842 Large Date Cent

1842 1C Large Date MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Ex: Naftzger Collection. N-8, R.1. Grellman Die State a with many criss-cross die lines on the central reverse. Sharply struck and lustrous with a predominantly brick-red obverse. Remarkably unabraded, as each side has only one or two minute ticks.
Ted Naftzger was one of the most famous modern collectors of large cents, well known for his deep pockets. The present lot is accompanied by its lot card from the 1976 Stack's ANA auction, and a J.R. Grellman grade certificate that lists the grade as MS65, 60% Red (90% Obverse, 30% Reverse). MRB MS65.
Ex: ANA auction (Stack's, 8/1976), lot 389.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2268, PCGS# 1836, GSID# 1085)

Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
Weight: 0.47549oz
Mintage: 2,383,390


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2010
6th-10th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
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