Lot 419
1846 N-21 R5+ AG3. Sharpness F12 but there is a small "X" deeply punched into the field at the bottom of the N in CENT. The only other marks are a few shallow dents on the rim at star 5. No hint of corrosion or verdigris. Glossy medium chocolate brown blending to olive brown in protected areas. Very rare LDS, die state b, with a clearly defined rim cud break over star 7. Worst of about a dozen known in this die state.
Estimated Value $75-UP.
Ex Robert A. Steinenger 2/1992-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth, 2014 EAC Sale, 5/3/2014:282-Eric Fix (lot ticket included).
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