Lot 442
1851 N-14 R2 First 1 Repunched MS60+. Lustrous bluish steel and chocolate with slightly faded red covering about 30% of the obverse and 10% of the reverse, possibly from an old chemical cleaning. Excellent luster and eye appeal regardless. No spots or stains, the only mark a tiny rim nick over star 4. M-LDS, die state c. The die lines at the throat and repunching under the first 1 are gone. Tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. DWH #1938.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Norweb Collection, Bowers & Merena 11/14/88:2987-R. S. Brown, Jr., 2002 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/20/02:617.
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| Realized $391 |
