Lot 206
1828 N-4 R4 VF20. VF-20. At least ten points sharper with very fine granularity covering the planchet. There are a few shallow contact marks high on the neck near the earlobe and a small spot of raised verdigris at the bottom of the inner hair bun. Slightly glossy medium brown and light chocolate with darker olive brown in the protected areas. The color and eye appeal are better than you would expect for a piece with imperfect surfaces. MDS. Called VF35 net VF20 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #21423. Bland says net VF25 and tied for CC#3.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines (who found it in a Henry Chapman junk box 11/1934)-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76. Comes with a tiny piece of paper dated December 1934 with Newcomb's unique handwriting calling this variety "extra rare".
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