Lot 135
1848 N-3 R2 Repunched Date PCGS graded AU55, CAC Approved. Attractive glossy light chocolate brown with mint frost in the protected areas on both sides. No notable defects, just very light wear on the highpoints and a few trivial contact marks. The best identifying mark is a microscopic pinprick in the field before the upper lip. LDS, die state c. The die lines of the earlier states are gone but the repunching on the date remains visible, clearest on the 48. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 63, 2 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $150-UP
Ex R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:502-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and lot ticket).
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