Lot 686
1830 N-10 R4+. VF-20. Sharpness VF25 or slightly better but there are fine pinscratches in the field around ONE CENT plus others in the fields above the head and at stars 11-13. Some of the hairline scratches break the patina inside the wreath, but the remainder of the planchet is smooth and virtually flawless offering excellent eye appeal. Attractive glossy chocolate brown with hints of frosty luster showing in protected areas. EDS. A fine die crack extends through the top of ATES (an example without this crack is unknown and probably does not exist). Near the lower end of the condition census for the business strikes of this tough die variety.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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