Lot 462
1821 N-2 R1 G5. Double Struck/Reverse Brockage Maker. Close to G6 with a few too many light contact marks for the higher grade. A collection of tiny marks just left of the ear is the only defect that catches your eye. Glossy chocolate and steel. Double struck with the second strike rotated 1-2 millimeters CW on the obverse. The undertype first impression is obvious with the date and all stars clearly doubled. The rotation is such that the undertype digits of the date are positioned almost exactly midway between the digits of the second date, which allows them to show better. The reverse, however, does not show any evidence of doubling which suggests it may have produced an incuse reverse brockage on another planchet during the second strike. The swelling or puffiness we usually see on the side that makes the brockage impression is not present on this reverse. However, the swelling often does not occur when there is no significant rotation between impressions on the opposing side. A really neat double strike. DWH #3510.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex 2008 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/10/2008:442.
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