Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1819 N-6 R1 EF45+. Sharpness at least AU50 and it appears to be mint state to the unaided eye, but there are two dull horizontal scratches under the wreath ribbon. Otherwise a small spot of darker toning in the field off the chin is the only mark. Frosty steel brown and chocolate with underlying very faded red showing through in the protected areas on both sides. Nicely struck E-MDS. Very attractive in spite of the scratches.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Ex H. I. M. Auctions, 7/31/1983:979A-Carvin Goodridge collection (lot ticket included).