Lot 83
1843 N-9 R2 Petite Head EF45. Frosty bluish steel and chocolate with delicate clouds of darker steel toning on the obverse and satiny mint luster in protected areas. A tiny pinprick left of star 10 is the only notable mark, and it is barely visible. M-LDS, die state c, with clear rim cud breaks at star 11 and over the U in UNITED with a weaker rim cud at stars 8 & 9. The lump under the base of the 1 is gone but the repunching at the bottom of the 843 remains visible. Estimate Value $275 - UP
Ex Richard V. Punchard 11/9/1989-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:57 (includes the Punchard/Holmes collection envelope and lot ticket).
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| Realized $336 |
