Lot 3
1840 N-2 R2 Small 18 over Large 18 PCGS graded AU50. Glossy light chocolate brown with frost in protected areas, especially on the reverse. No roughness but there are some small nicks on the obverse including a diagonal one on the cheek left of the ear lobe. LDS, die state b, with fine radial die flowlines in the fields. The Small 18 over Large 18 feature is clearly visible. Our grade is EF45 sharpness net EF40+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 7 finer: 1 in 53, 1 in 55, 2 in 58, 2 in 64, 1 in 66 for the variety. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 11/11/1999:380-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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| Realized $810 |
