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LOT 791 1844 N-5 R1 Repunched 44 VF30. Ten points sharper with small nicks scattered over the obverse, none significant but far too many for this level of sharpness. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. LDS, die state d, with a bold rim cud from under the 18 to star 1. The repunching on the 44 is clear, strongest at the top of the first 4. Removed from a PCGS holder graded XF45 (PCGS label #1856.45/15476778 included).

LOT 788 Pair of 1844 Cents with Large Rim Cuds. Includes N-3 R2 VF35 net F12 for many small nicks; LDS with a large rim cud from star 9 nearly down to star 11. And N-5 R1 EF45 net VF30 for burnishing and retoning; LDS with a rim cud from below the 18 to star 1. The cud breaks are clear on both. Lot of 2 coins.

Ex Tom Hart 2009-Fred H. Borcherdt Collection

From the Fred H. Borcherdt Collection

LOT 789 1844 N-4 R1+ EF40. Sharpness near mint state but very lightly whizzed and retoned lustrous olive brown and steel with light steel brown in protected areas. Void of marks and the eye appeal of this cent is really nice; looks mint state to the unaided eye. E-MDS, die state b, with a very fine die crack through the top of UNITED.

LOT 792 1845 N-1 R4 VF30. Sharpness EF45 with scattered very light roughness and fine verdigris on the obverse. Most of the planchet is smooth and the toning is glossy medium brown mottled with light reddish brown on the obverse. The only contact mark is a tiny rim nick under the end of the wreath ribbon. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The fine die lines from the dentils under star 1 are sharp.

From the Fred H. Borcherdt Collection

Ex James L. Corrado-Fred H. Borcherdt Collection (includes the Corrado collection envelope)

LOT 790 1844 N-4 R1+ EF40. Sharpness AU50 but recolored frosty medium reddish brown on the obverse and light olive and steel on the reverse. Lightly worn with minor marks including a dull nick over star 4. MDS, die state c early, with tiny rim cuds at stars 4 & 5.

LOT 793 1845 N-2 R1 AU55. Choice glossy light olive. Sharp and flawless. Looks mint state but there is a trace of friction on the highest points of the devices. EDS, die state a. The fields are hard and slightly reflective, and the lump above the N in ONE is clear.

From the Fred H. Borcherdt Collection

Ex John G. Fettinger-Fred H. Borcherdt Collection

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