Lot 793
1847 N-26 R3 PCGS graded "Genuine." Harshly cleaned and lightly burnished, then retoned glossy steel brown and chocolate with red showing in the protected areas on both sides. Has the look of a red and brown mint state cent to the unaided eye, but a glass reveals the truth in short order. No spots or stains. A dull nick on the rim above star 5 is the only contact mark. An unremarkable cent except for the die state, which is quite rare. LDS, die state f, with strong rim cud breaks over the E in STATES and OF-A. Called AU50 and tied for CC#2 overall in the Noyes census, his photo #31048. Our grade is EF45 sharpness net VF20 and tied for CC#2 among only 8 known with the two rim cuds.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:521.
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