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Red Gem 1853 Cent, N-3

1853 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. N-3, R.1. Grellman Die State b. A lustrous orange-gold Gem. The strike is crisp despite a mint-made orange-peel texture to the fields, characteristic of long-in-use dies. Marks are essentially absent and carbon is inconsequential except for a small spot between the AM in AMERICA. Most high grade 1853 cents are N-25 or N-13. Our EAC grade MS64. Population: 58 in 65 Red, 14 finer (9/12).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 226K, PCGS# 1903, Greysheet# 1170)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Metal: 100% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
October, 2012
18th-21st Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
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