Lot 319
1839 N-12 R4+ Booby Head PCGS graded VF30. Glossy golden brown and light olive blending to darker olive brown in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and the only notable mark is a minor planchet lamination from the bottom of the E in CENT to the bottom of the C in AMERICA (as struck). MDS with a die crack from the dentils through star 4 to the nose and into the cheek under the eye where it fades away. A nice example of this very scarce die variety. Graded VF25 by Del Bland. Our grade is VF20+. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 5 finer: 2 in 40, 1 in 58, 2 in 64. PCGS #37249. Estimated Value $450 - UP
Ex Chris McCawley-Dennis Mendelson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/21/1998:1683-Chris McCawley, 2003 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/26/2003:711-Chris McCawley 4/17/2008-Chuck Hall Collection (includes the Mendelson collection envelope).
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| Realized $552 |
