Lot 1069
1846 N-3 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Repunched Date. The obverse is glossy light olive and chocolate while the reverse is frosty steel and olive brown. Traces of mint color remain visible on both sides, especially on the reverse. Sharply struck and quite attractive. No spots or stains and only a few trivial contact marks, including a diagonal nick on the right end of the eyebrow. E-MDS, die state b. The repunching remains clear on the 4 but is faint or missing on the other three digits. No die cracks or rim cuds. Our grade is MS60. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS in BN.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Abe Kosoff estate, Bowers & Merena 11/4/85:220-Walter Dudgeon, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/30/94:243.
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