Lot 395
1848 N-44 R5+ VF20. Glossy chocolate brown. There are traces of very fine dirt in protected areas on both sides, a few faint hairline scratches on the cheek and neck, a tiny rim bruise at star 13, and another slightly stronger rim bruise at the bottom of the reverse. Decent eye appeal in spite of the minor marks. MDS, die state b. The die lines of the early state over UN are gone and there is minor swelling around the legends on the reverse, but the die remains uncracked. Tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP
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