Lot 432
1816 N-7 R3 Fair-2+. Double Struck Off Center. Glossy chocolate brown. Smooth and void of defects, just heavily worn. A small dig at the bottom edge of the curl over the date is the best identifying mark. Double struck way off center. One strike is centered and the other is 85% off center to K-11.5 leaving the 6 of the date and the last 2 stars visible above the coronet. On the reverse, only "OF" made it on to the planchet, but it is strong. It appears the centered strike came first, but the cent failed to eject completely before the dies came together again and nipped it as described. A neat error, and perhaps the excessive wear came from being kept as a pocket-piece by an admirer.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Ex Michael Arconti, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 7/27/03:80.
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