Lot 542
1807 S-274 R2+. EF-45. Glossy chocolate and reddish steel brown with hints of frosty lighter brown toning faded down from mint color in protected areas of the reverse. The only marks are some shallow nicks or planchet chips in the center of the neck and a very tiny planchet chip high on the cheek under the left corner of the eye. Otherwise this cent is choice, free of any marks or other flaws. Sharply struck MDS, Breen state III. There are multiple sets of die clashmarks on both sides plus a couple fine die cracks at STA. The area at STA is starting to rise. A new discovery brought to light in 2005 and not yet seen by Noyes or Bland. CC#2 based on a photo comparison. DWH #3032.
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex a new discovery from England-William Paul 1/06-Chris McCawley 3/06.
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| Realized $33,350 |
