Lot 485
1848 N-29 R3 VG8. Sharpness VF20 but dark and covered with microscopic granularity. In addition there are numerous scratches on the obverse, strongest in the field behind the portrait. Slightly glossy dark steel and olive with lighter chocolate brown toning on the highpoints. Extremely rare LDS, die state c, with a single strong rim cud break off the end of the wreath ribbon. Tied for CC#5 of only 6 known in this intermediate die state. Removed from an NGC slab graded XF Details, Environmental Damage; Obverse Damage (NGC label #3507432-022 included).
Estimated Value $80-UP.
Ex Bob Laforme 5/2012-Eric Fix.
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