Lot 394
1834 N-5 R5+ EF45+. Large 8 & Stars with Medium Letters. Fine Double Profile. EF-45+. Sharpness AU50 with the eye appeal of a choice example at that grade, but there are two very fine hairline scratches from star 4 to the nose and another over ONE. A small planchet flake over the upper left point of star 7 is the best identifying mark. Very attractive glossy light steel brown with swipes of olive and light reddish brown toning on the right side of the reverse. Underlying satiny mint frost covers the fields and protected areas on both sides. MDS. Both dies are worn and flowlined, as always seen on this variety that is the product of previously used dies. A fine but sharp double profile reaches from the forehead down to the chin. Called EF45 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #26817. A premium example of this very popular "Redbook" variety. Removed from an NGC slab graded AU58BN (NGC label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #2933.
Estimated Value $6,500-UP.
Ex Del Bland 8/12/69-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:20003.
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