Lot 582
1847/7 N-18 R5. VF-30. Repunched Date, the so-called "Large 7 over Medium 7" variety. Sharpness near mint state but covered with uniform microscopic porosity. No verdigris or marks, and this cent offers nice eye appeal in spite of the fine roughness. Frosty chocolate and steel with a hint of reddish brown toning between stars 9 & 10. Rare terminal die state, die state d, with strong rim cud breaks from under the 1 clockwise to star 2 plus another from star 4 nearly to star 5. Tied for CC#6 of 16 known in the terminal state, but most of those have weaker cuds.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Ken Mote 1990-Phyllis Thompson.
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