Lot 679
1851/81 N-3 R1. AU-55. Blundered Date 51 over Inverted 18, the so-called 51 over 81 variety. Lustrous light chocolate and steel brown with traces of faded mint red showing in protected areas on both sides. The only notable mark is a small, shallow planchet chip in the center of the cheek, and this area on the cheek is toned a slightly darker color. Otherwise this cent has mint state eye appeal. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The obverse fields are covered with die finishing lines and the blundered date feature is bold.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
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| Realized $805 |
