Lot 279
1829 N-7 R3 VF20. The "Wheelspoke" variety. Sharpness EF40 but there are traces of fine porosity and granularity on both sides, particularly behind the portrait and at MERICA. The remainder of the planchet is smooth. No verdigris or notable contact marks. Mostly frosty light olive and bluish steel brown with a spot of reddish brown toning between star 12 and the main curl. LDS with all 5 of the radial "Wheelspoke" breaks on the reverse clear.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Stephen Fischer 10/6/1989-Tom Reynolds 10/8/1989-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/1996:550-Colonel Steven Ellsworth-2000 EAC Sale 4/8/2000:334-Colonel Steven Ellsworth-John Koebert (both lot tickets included).
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| Realized $306 |
