Lot 2393
1831 N-12/3 R5 (as a die state). VF-25. Sharpness VF35 or slightly better but the initials "EB" are lightly scratched into the field before the mouth. Otherwise this cent is essentially flawless. Frosty olive and chocolate brown. LDS with a huge cud break that fully involves 2 points of star 12 and 5 points of star 13, the so-called "Harpooned Whale" die state (the cud is shaped like a whale and the upper point of star 13 protrudes from the back of the whale like a harpoon). This cud break does come in a slightly later state where the left point of star 12 is fully engulfed by the cud, but both die states are known as the "harpooned whale." A fine double profile shows along the front edge of the neck as well as on the chin and lips (all caused by die bounce). This is an impressive if slightly imperfect example of one of the most popular cud breaks in the large cent series.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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| Realized $1,208 |
