1831 N-9 R2 Large Letters Reverse EF40. Sharpness close to AU50 but there are a few light contact marks in the field before the portrait, including a collection of closely spaced ticks off the tip of the nose. Otherwise this cent is very nice, nearly choice. Lustrous chocolate and steel brown. E-MDS. Estimated Value $300-UP
Ex Chris McCawley 1987-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/1996:576-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/17/1996:369-2004 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/17/2004:487 (all three lot tickets included).
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