Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1856 N-20 R3+ Upright 5 AU50. Sharpness close to mint state but recolored glossy medium to dark chocolate brown. No spots or stains. The only notable mark is a small, light diagonal nick on the rim under the 5. M-LDS, die state c, with a die crack on the rim at star 13 but no rim cud. A relatively modest cent but it comes with a nice provenance.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Ex J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1929-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1521-Robert McCawley-11/2011-Doug Durasoff (the Frankenfield lot ticket is included).