Lot 143
1823 Private Restrike AU50. AU-50. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate brown with darker chocolate toning in protected areas. A dull nick high on the cheek under the eye is the only significant mark. This example is one of the first 49 examples struck for Joseph Mickley in 1862 before the obverse die cracked. Similar to the preceding lot, but the cud breaks at stars 4-7 were carefully removed in an attempt to help this piece pass as a genuine 1823 cent. The removal of these cud breaks most likely was accomplished soon after their manufacture, and several of the early strikes are known with this "adjustment." The fields are prooflike in spite of the always present lumps from die rust. Noyes photo #55170.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Anderson Dupont, Stack's 9/24/54:620-Jerry A. Bobbe 12/8/83.
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