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Finest S-227
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1802 S-227 R2. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown.
Lustrous medium steel
brown with lighter steel brown toning in protected areas, especially on
the reverse where traces of faded mint red show in protected areas. A
nearly flawless cent with outstanding eye appeal. No spots or stains, and
the only notable marks are a thin diagonal nick on the bust and a small
planchet void on the rim over TE in STATES (as struck). MDS, Breen
state II, showing die clashmarks on both sides. Graded MS62 and CC#1
with only 2 mint state examples in the Noyes census, his photo #55015.
Not seen by Bland.
Our grade is MS63
. The attribution and Reynolds
provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label.
Pop 1; none finer at
PCGS for the variety
(PCGS # 36296)
Estimated Value......................................................................... $20,000-UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/26/2004:1299.