Lot 508
1831 N-12 R1 Large Letters Reverse VG8. Tab Double Strike. A couple points sharper but the surfaces are covered with microscopic roughness that is effectively hidden under a glossy dark steel brown and olive patina. A splash of lighter chocolate toning on star 8 is the best identifying mark. MDS. Double struck. The first strike was normal and centered on the planchet but it failed to eject completely and was nipped a second time 95% off center leaving a tab at stars 5-6 and the U in UNITED. The reverse tab was made using the reverse die and the top of TE in STATES is visible on the tab. The obverse part of the tab was against a new blank planchet. A neat error that's obvious at arm's length.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/5/2004:889.
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