Lot 405
1835 N-3 R3 VF20+. VF-20+. Sharpness VF25 but there are three small digs on the reverse, including one at the wreath under the O in OF, another on the base of that F, and a third just left of the M in AMERICA. A thin planchet fissure slants across ICA in AMERICA, as struck. Glossy woodgrained mix of olive and chocolate brown. The surfaces are smooth and the eye appeal is quite nice in spite of the minor defects. LDS with a clear rim cud break left of star 2 (as seen on the subsequent N-18 marriage of this obverse die) in addition to the earlier dentil crumbling under the 35. Not in the overall condition census for the variety but one of the finest known in the late die state. Removed from an NCS slab graded EF details improperly cleaned (NCS label included, and is shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #2935.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex George Ramont 11/20/68-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:20013.
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