Lot 759
1854 N-13 R4. AU-50. Sharpness near mint state but this cent was lightly cleaned and has been retoned frosty olive and dark steel with traces of mellowed red in protected areas, mostly on the reverse. No spots or stains, and the only notable contact marks are a couple light nicks on the rim at the bottom of the reverse. E-MDS, die state b early. The die lines at S-OF are gone but the line up from the dentils under the right side of the 5 is clear. A shallow low spot covers the neck and most of the cheek, as often found on this variety.
Estimated Value $80-UP.
Ex R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1387-John D. Wright, 2006 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/6/06:485 (via Don Valenziano)-Phyllis Thompson.
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| Realized $345 |
