Lot 1160
1839-C. PCGS genuine, surfaces tooled. Our grade is Sharpness of EF-45. Only 18,140 minted of which about 250 examples are estimated to have survived.
Rather than being an overdate, this is better described as a repunched date, in our opinion. Identification of three die varieties:
A: Mintmark over left half of digit 3. Tip of branch stem over right upright of D. Usually cracked, neck to right wing.
B: Mintmark over left half of digit 3. Tip of branch stem over left edge of D. Usually cracked through E of STATES.
C: Mintmark over space between 83. Usually cracked, left shield tip to beak.
Estimated Value $900 - 950.
The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection.
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