Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1849 N-3 R3 EF40. Five points sharper but there are a few thin swipes of dark toning on the cheek and neck while the remainder of the planchet is a nice glossy medium brown and light chocolate. The highpoints of the portrait are slightly lighter thanks to a rub while the reverse is choice. Tiny peeps of faded mint red can be found along the back edge of the portrait. E-MDS, die state e early, with crumbling that connects the M & E in AMERICA to the leaf below but no crumbling inside the bottom of the E in CENT.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Ex Boeing Coin & Stamp 1/15/2011-Doug Durasoff.