Lot 672
1847 N-23 R5 VF25. Mostly glossy dark olive brown and steel with slightly lighter toning on the highpoints. No verdigris, only scattered light contact marks consistent with the grade. Rare LDS, die state e, with a shallow but clearly defined rim cud break above the second S in STATES. In addition the section of rim between two die cracks on the rim over the AM in AMERICA is slightly sunken. Tied for CC#7 of 17 examples known in this die state according to the Grellman census. Noyes photo #30189.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Gary Hahn 3/1990-J. R. Grellman-2008 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/10/2008:574-Chris McCawley 3/2011-Doug Durasoff (lot ticket included).
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| Realized $153 |
