1857 C-1 R2 EF45. Five points sharper but there are a few tiny nicks on the tip of the chin, and these are easy to miss. The best identifying mark is a short diagonal struck-through line in the field above star 1 (where a tiny piece of wire or thread got between the die and planchet during striking). Frosty medium brown with light bluish olive with hints of very faded mint color in a couple of the protected areas. Sharply struck EDS. Great eye appeal for the grade.
Estimated Value $125-UP.
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