Lot 533
1845 N-7 R5. AU-50. Repunched 84. Close to AU55 but there is a tiny speck of reddish carbon on the throat and another between the date and star 13, plus a few tiny nicks on the jaw, upper neck, and CE in CENT. None of these marks is distracting and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Glossy light brown and olive with ample faded mint red in protected areas on both sides. Sharply struck LDS with a fine die crack at MER. The repunching on the 8 & 4 is sharp. Tied with one other piece for CC#3 honors, and only a single example is known in mint state. Noyes photo #30119. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS64 Brown (NGC label included, and it shows the attribution).
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/01:1300-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/03:905-Kingswood Auctions 6/04:5-Phyllis Thompson.
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| Realized $2,128 |
