Lot 444
1835 N-18 R4+ VG10. Discovery Coin. VG-10. Sharpness VF25 but covered with uniform fine to moderate granularity. No verdigris or marks. Slightly glossy light olive brown with golden tan highpoints. MDS, the usual die state with the same die cracks and rim cuds that are found on every other example. What makes this piece special is that it is the discovery coin for the variety. Called VF25 net VG10 and tied for CC#9 in the Noyes census, his photo #36041. DWH #1063.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex D. Bullowa 1952 (unattributed)-Walter Breen (who recognized it as a new die variety)-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:317 (as Fine 15).
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