Lot 476
1837 N-9 R1 F15. Beaded Hair Cord. Upset Reverse. Fine-15. Appears to be considerably sharper at first glance, but the hair and stars were expertly strengthened. A pair of light rim bruises at stars 8 & 9 are the only notable marks. Recolored glossy chocolate brown with some underlying very faded red on the obverse. EDS. The obverse die crack reaches the bust tip but goes no farther. The reverse is uncracked and upset 180 degrees, oriented head-to-head. This is the only example seen by your cataloger with an upset reverse. May have been a proof strike as the impression is very strong and there is clear doubling in the dentils. Just too messed with to assess the true proof status. DWH #1913.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Kagin's 1/86:5576-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/01:1139.
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