Lot 696
1848 N-9 R1 VF35. Sharpness AU50 but someone partially smoothed important rim cud breaks at D-STATE. Otherwise there are no marks or other defects. Lightly cleaned and retoned frosty steel brown and light chocolate. Rare LDS, die state f, with a die crack at ME in AMERICA and a series of rim cud breaks at D-STATE. CC#5 of those known with these rim cuds.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Abe Kosoff estate, Bowers & Merena 11/1985:222-Walter Dudgeon, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/1994:303-Henry T. Hettger, 2012 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/5/2012:446-Doug Durasoff.
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| Realized $176 |
