Lot 559
1846 N-20 R3. AU-50. Very attractive glossy chocolate and steel with lighter brown faded down from mint color in protected areas. Possibly lightly cleaned and retoned, but this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. No spots or contact marks. Sharply struck M-LDS, die state b. The tiny die lines from the dentils under star 13 are gone but the obverse fields are slightly reflective thanks to a fresh die polishing. And it comes with a great provenance for a relatively modest cent. Tied for CC#9.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:495-Dick Punchard-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:120-Chris McCawley-Harry W. Colburn, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/05:1772-Phyllis Thompson.
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| Realized $391 |
