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1848 N-26 R5- EF40

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1848 N-26 R5- EF40
A frosty mint state cent that has ample original mint red showing and great eye appeal, but a glass reveals numerous microscopic ticks sprinkled over both sides. Has the look of a piece that was pressed (not scuffed) against a granular surface, perhaps like a penny that was run over by a car in a parking lot. Unusual, I know. Frosty light steel brown with 15% of both sides showing mellowed mint color. The only marks visible to the unaided eye are a small puff of darker toning under star 2, a spot of crud at the bottom of the A in STATES, and a tiny scratch under the N in ONE. Rare LDS, die state c, with a sharp die line through the end of the wreath stem. Tied for CC#5 honors for the variety in the Grellman census. Inspection recommended.