Lot 97
1847 N-5 R3+ Repunched 847 PCGS Genuine. Glossy light chocolate brown and steel with lighter brown toning in protected areas of the obverse, probably from a light cleaning long ago. Frosty flowline luster shows in protected areas and the eye appeal is quite nice. The notable marks are a pair of tiny spots of dark toning at the top of star 7 and a microscopic planchet chip in the hair over the E in LIBERTY, as struck. LDS, die state b, with a light die crack down through the second S in STATES and the wreath to RIC extending to the dentils over that C. The repunching on the 847 is visible, clearest on the 4. Called MS60 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31203. Our grade is MS60 sharpness net AU55, tied for CC#10 for the variety in the Grellman census but finest of the late die state. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $250-UP
Ex Judge Joseph Sawicki, Stack's 2/27/1954:704-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:760-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and lot ticket).
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| Realized $353 |
