Lot 166
1847 N-12 R3+ Repunched 8 EF40+. Slightly sharper with a fine scratch on either side of star 6. Otherwise free of marks. Frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate. Sharply struck except for weakness on stars 5, 6, and 9. LDS, die state c, with a small but strong rim cud right of star 9. The fine repunching inside the top of the 8 is sharp. Tied for CC#9 of those known with the rim cud in the Grellman census. Comes with a very nice provenance. Estimated Value $200 - UP
Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/1984:1843-Jack H. Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:1329-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1392 ($253)-the RES Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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| Realized $240 |
