1848 N-37 R5- EF45. Five points sharper with a nick-like pre-striking planchet chip left of the earlobe and a small stain of dark olive toning on the rim under the ribbon loop. Glossy light brown with frosty tan in protected areas. Sharp EDS, die state a early, with all the fine die lines crisp (there is no state b for this variety). Tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. DWH #2109. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Gene Yotka 5/28/83-Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:1451-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:235-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:635. Categories: The Dan Holmes Collection of Late Date Large Cents
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