Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1850 N-14 R4 VF20. Five points sharper but there is a light rim bruise right of the date and a dull rim nick at star 3. Glossy medium chocolate brown with smooth, attractive surfaces. Extremely rare LDS, die state g, with a series of rim cud breaks at D-ST, AT, F-A, and ES. The cuds at ST, AT, and ES are visible but the others are partial or missing completely due to wear. CC#6 of only 8 known in this die state.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Bob LaForme-Doug Durasoff.