Lot 168
1847 N-23 R5 VF35. Slightly sharper but there are a few more small nicks on the obverse than you like to see at this sharpness level. Most of the ticks are on the cheek and a couple are in the field under star 5. Otherwise this cent is quite nice and the toning is a very attractive light chocolate brown. Underlying mint frost covers the fields and protected areas, particularly on the reverse. M-LDS, die state d late, with strong die cracks on the reverse but no cud breaks. However there is a clearly sunken retained cud break on the rim over AM. A neat die state, one of the finest known with the sunken retained cud break in the Grellman census. And this cent comes with a nice provenance. Estimated Value $200 - UP
Ex Barney Bluestone 3/10/1941:170-Henry C. Hines-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/27/2001:1302 ($230)-the RES Collection (includes the Hines and Naftzger collection envelopes and the Superior lot ticket).
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| Realized $480 |
