Lot 364
1831 N-12/2 R6 (as a die state) VF30. 3-point cud at star 13. Clipped Planchet. VF-30. Five points sharper with traces of very fine verdigris dusted into some of the protected areas. The only mark of any consequence is a small, shallow pitmark under the M in AMERICA. Slightly glossy chocolate brown mottled with some lighter steel brown tones. Traces of frosty luster show on both sides. Rare LDS with a 3-point cud break at star 13. In addition, there is a tiny planchet clip that barely affects the dentils at star 8. A sharp, attractive example of this rare die state. Called VF35 net VF25 and tied for CC#3 of the rare 3-point cud die state in the Noyes census, his photo #36768. DWH #3218.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Clinton Hollins 2/1/82-Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:969-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/01:990-Chris McCawley, 2006 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/6/06:341.
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| Realized $5,060 |
