Lot 590
1844 N-3 R2 Repunched 18 AU55. Glossy bluish steel brown and light chocolate. There is very little if any actual wear on this cent, but the strike is a bit soft on the highpoints, as often seen on this die variety. The only marks are a shallow nick in the field under star 5, a small carbon spot just right of the inner curl, and another in the field touching the lowest curl. M-LDS, die state d. The fields are smooth and reflective and covered with fine die polishing lines thanks to a fresh die polishing. The repunching at the 18 is gone and a series of tiny but clearly defined rim cud breaks show at stars 8-9. The reverse is covered with a very thin layer of lacquer or "Care." Value $300 - UP
Ex Numismatic Investments 12/1/1986-Richard V. Punchard 11/9/1989-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:78-The Widok Collection (includes the Punchard/Holmes collection envelope and lot ticket).
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| Realized $840 |
