Must be an 1852 day. This is an N-9, but I'm not sure on the grade, or what causes the area around near the rim/denticles to looked mushed down like that? Is this a late die state? Only paid $12, and it's a bit of an upgrade for the poor example currently filling the hole. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks. Ed
A very late die state. The die has lost its basining. When dies are new they are a bit concave to help metal flow and as dies get worn they wear on the edges more than the center. As far as grade I'll say VF-35 sharpness net graded to VF-20 for the die wear.
Thanks for the replies. Celtic, thanks for the info on the dies. I'm happy with the grades.
Jerry you did your homework. The N-22 is the sister die pair to the N-9, and was on the final list. Mine has the remnants of the 4 small die cracks which nail it down as an N-9. I was confused until I saw the cracks, and then it was a done deal.
right you are Ed. Grellmans has N-22 for this coin in earlier die state and N-9 in later state. Did not notice that until I looked for N-9 in book and its under N-22 page.
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