Lot 773
1855 N-2 R2+. AU-58. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. Satiny mint luster cover the protected areas on both sides. A tiny splash of darker olive toning near the dentils under star 4 is the only mark. Very close to mint state. E-MDS, die state b, with die lapping lines visible at stars 10 & 11. A bit softly struck on the coronet over LIB, as usual on this variety. Tied for CC#8.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex 1995 ANA Bourse-Phyllis Thompson.
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| Realized $230 |
