Lot 823
1846 Coronet Head Cent. . N-21, R6. VG-10 Plus. Slightly sharper with a dull scrape on the rim between stars 6 & 7 and some faint hairline scratches on the portrait near the ear, all hidden in the natural patina. Glossy dark chocolate brown with lighter chocolate highpoints. Excellent eye appeal, very close to F12. Extremely rare terminal die state, die state b, with a clear rim cud break above star 7. Fifth finest of only 7 known in the terminal state.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
Ex Chris Young, 1997 EAC Sale, lot 332-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 6/2/2002:326.
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