Lot 518
1843 N-12 R1 Petite Head, Small Letters Reverse MS60. Frosty steel brown and light chocolate with traces of mint red showing on the obverse and half the original bright mint color remaining on the reverse. A choice example except for a swipe of slightly darker toning at stars 2 & 3, a speck of shallow verdigris in the field before the lips, and a small rim nick at the first A in AMERICA. Sharply struck EDS, die state a, prior to any rim cuds.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex 2008 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/10/2008:550 (lot ticket included).
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