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Early State 1851/81 N-3 Cent, MS66 Brown.

1851/81 1C MS66 Brown PCGS. N-3, R.1. Grellman Die State a. The popular and intriguing 1851 over Inverted Date cent ranks among the most spectacular blundered dies in 19th century American numismatics. The early die state examples, such as this piece, are particularly desirable as they show the most complete blundered date details. This piece has rich and highly lustrous medium brown surfaces with traces of mint red on the obverse, and considerable red on the reverse. EAC 63.
From the Joshua Collection.(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 1895, GSID# 1286)

Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
Weight: 0.47549oz
Mintage: 9,889,707


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