1817 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Very attractive and close to mint state sharpness, but there is a very faint hairline scratch arcing above star 1 and another slanting down to the left through the T in CENT, plus a trio of shallow contact marks over the E in ONE. Otherwise this cent is choice and the eye appeal is excellent. Lustrous steel brown and chocolate with frosty faded mint color in protected areas on both sides. Sharply struck E-MDS, before any trace of the Mouse break on top of the head under star 8. Called AU50 in the Noyes census, his photo #37224. Our grade is net AU50 although this cent has the eye appeal of a higher grade. The attribution and Dan Holmes provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS #36574. Pop 5; 9 graded higher at PCGS for the variety, 7 in MSBN, 2 in MSRB. <DOTLEADER> Estimated Value $600 - UP <I><BR>Ex Robert E. Matthews, Superior 5/28/1989:548-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/30/2010:46-Chuck Hall Collection (includes the Holmes collection envelope and both lot tickets).</I>
