Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1809 C-2 R3 EF45. Sharpness near mint state but there is a thin planchet fissure (as struck) from the lips through star 3 to the dentils, a microscopic planchet crack at the opposing area over the first S in STATES (also as struck), and a tiny patch of microscopic corrosion over the left top of the L in HALF. Glossy mix of medium chocolate, darker olive brown, and reddish chocolate brown. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0, with a die crack through the stars on the right side of the obverse.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/24/2007:2050 (lot ticket included).