Lot 893
1848 N-40 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Repunched 18. Glossy chocolate brown with underlying frosty mint luster showing through in the fields and protected areas. Traces of faded mint red remain in protected areas. No notable spots or stains, just a few minor contact marks. These include a horizontal nick under the right corner of the eye and a faint but fresh pinscratch under the U in UNITED. E-MDS, die state a, before any rim cud breaks under the 48. The repunching on the 18 is clear. Excellent eye appeal, just a light touch of rub on the highest points from mint state. Called AU50 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #30603. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex John Borhek 1974-Bill Noyes 1983.
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