Lot 181
1801 NC-1 R6 G5+. Sharpness near EF40 but covered with uniform moderate granularity. No marks or verdigris. Slightly glossy mix of dark olive and steel with areas of lighter reddish chocolate brown. A very sharp example of this very rare die variety. The date and legends are strong and the die injury at ES-O is bold.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Ex James Askamit 7/1981 (via Del Bland)-Tom Reynolds 3/21/1988-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/1996:299-Grant O. Reed, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/21/1998:1220-Colonel Steven Ellsworth 2008-John Koebert (both lot tickets included).
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| Realized $734 |
