Lot 126
1847 N-35 R3+ EF40. Sharpness AU50 but there is a reddish chocolate stain at stars 1 & 2, and the stain contains traces of microscopic roughness. Extremely fine hairlines show on both sides, strongest on the face and neck. No verdigris. Frosty light olive brown and steel, most likely recolored on the obverse. EDS, die state a. All the fine die lines are sharp. Estimated Value $150-UP
Ex Doug Bird 10/1989-J. R. Grellman Collection 6/1999-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:463-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman and Brown collection envelopes and the Brown lot ticket).
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| Realized $235 |
