1857 N-4 R1 Small Date MS60+. Lustrous light olive and steel brown with 5-10% of the original mint red remaining. The only marks are a spot of slightly darker toning at the hair under star 7 and a struck-through line (caused by a short piece of wire or other debris stuck on the die) in the field right of the main curl. The struck-through mark catches your eye; otherwise this piece is choice. MDS, die state b.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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