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LOT 532 Trio of 1847-1850 Cents grading VF30. Includes 1847 N-1 Repunched Date E-MDS (b-), 1849 N-22 R1 EDS (a), and 1850 N-14 R4 EDS+ (b). The last two are slightly sharper with trivial nicks. All are attractive glossy brown and chocolate. Lot of 3 coins.

LOT 536 1848 N-41 R1 AU58. Very attractive lustrous light chocolate brown with lighter brown in the fields and protected areas and a few faint peeps of faded mint red on the reverse. Looks mint state with great eye appeal, but there is a trace of rub on the highest points of the devices. A tiny tick on the chin and another just right of the nostril are the notable marks. Scarce EDS, die state a, without crumbling on the left side of the second 8.

From the Fred H. Borcherdt Collection

Ex Hance Jaquett 11/1982-Fred H. Borcherdt Collection

LOT 533 1848 N-9 R1 AU50. Choice frosty light brown. Lightly worn on the highpoints with great eye appeal. A small spot of darker toning under the N in CENT can help identify this cent. E-MDS, die state a late, with an uncracked reverse.

LOT 537 1848 N-42 R5+ F12+. Sharpness near EF40 but there are fine scratches on the cheek and neck plus numerous small contact marks, mostly on the obverse. The surfaces are smooth but there are traces of verdigris in protected areas on the obverse. Glossy steel brown and light reddish chocolate. EDS.

From the Fred H. Borcherdt Collection

From the Fred H. Borcherdt Collection

LOT 534 1848 N-14 R4- AU50. Glossy chocolate brown with frosty lighter brown in protected areas. Sharply struck with light friction on the highpoints and no notable marks. A shallow low spot under the E in ONE is the best identifying feature. EDS, die state a. The fine die lines at star 5 are clear. Tied for CC#9 of the variety in the Grellman census.

From the Fred H. Borcherdt Collection

LOT 535 1848 N-24 R4+ EF40. Sharpness EF45 or slightly better but lightly cleaned and retoned frosty light olive and steel brown. Smooth and essentially void of contact marks. A small swipe of reddish steel toning in the field before the nose is the best identifying mark. MDS, die state b, with a strong line up through the N in CENT and a weaker line from the right top of the O in ONE. Tied for CC#8 of the variety in the Grellman census.

LOT 538 Trio of 1848 Cents with Rim Cuds. Includes N-9 R1 LDS (f) with rim cuds at D-STATE (the cuds are partially visible) VF25 with a minor planchet clip, N-11 R5 MDS (c) with a clearly defined rim cud at ES in STATES VF25+ net VF20 for retoning, and N-13 R4+ LDS (b) with a strong rim cud above TES. All are glossy steel brown and chocolate with smooth surfaces. Lot of 3 coins.

From the Fred H. Borcherdt Collection

Ex Vince Marra 2009-Fred H. Borcherdt Collection

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