Lot 708
1846 N-3 R2 PCGS graded "Genuine." Repunched Date. This is a frosty mint state cent that has myriad faint hairline scratches covering the obverse. The reverse is pristine. Both sides are an attractive frosty bluish steel brown and there are hints of very faded mint red showing through in some of the protected areas, especially on the reverse. No spots, stains, or additional contact marks. Rare LDS, die state e, with clear rim cud breaks over TES-OF. Only 11 examples are known in this intermediate die state, and this piece is CC#4 of that group. Called net AU55 in the Noyes census, his photo #31595. Our grade is net AU55 as well, CC#4 of those known with the TES-OF rim cuds.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Abner Kreisberg 9/25/67:491.
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