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1851/81 1C MS65 Brown PCGS. N-3, R.1. MRB MS63. ...
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Description
1851/81 N-3 Large Cent, MS65 Brown
Important Early Die State
1851/81 1C MS65 Brown PCGS. N-3, R.1. MRB MS63. Grellman die
state a, with the blundered date bold. Later die states with the
date blunder weak or invisible command a smaller premium. The 1851
over 81 blundered date variety is one of 14 varieties of 1851 that
was known to Frank Andrews in 1883.The obverse has frosty dark chocolate luster with blue and green toning and traces of faded mint red. The reverse is similar, although it exhibits considerably more mint red. Both sides have nearly flawless surfaces. Graded MS63 in the 1997 EAC catalog. Tied for seventh finest in the Grellman census.
Grellman reports that some deceptive "Bay Area" counterfeits are known, so-called as they were first discovered in the vicinity of San Francisco. All have Mint State sharpness with dull luster and common die markers that are unknown on genuine pieces. With third-party authentication, most Bay Area counterfeits are forever off the market.
Ex: Doug Bird; Early American Coppers Sale (4/1997), lot 392; Jeff Gresser (3/22/2004).
From The Al Boka Copperheads Collection.(Registry values: P1)
Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 1895, Greysheet# 1286)
Weight: 13.48 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
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Auction Info
2011 September Long Beach Signature US Coin Auction #1159 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2011
8th-11th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 34
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