Lot 88
1839/6 N-1 R3+ Overdate 9 over 6 (or Inverted 9) PCGS graded VF30. Glossy light olive and chocolate brown. Looks flawless to the unaided eye but there are very light pin scratches from the O in ONE down to and through the EN in CENT. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and the eye appeal is outstanding. Glossy light olive and chocolate brown. The obverse is choice in every respect. MDS with a clear die crack from the dentils over star 3 through the nose to the eye. The overdate is bold. Noyes graded VF30 sharpness net VF20, his photo #35814. Our grade is VF25 sharpness net VF20. The attribution and Neiswinter provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 10 finer for the variety. Estimate Value $2,750 - UP
Ex R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Chris McCawley 5/1992-Jim Neiswinter Collection.
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