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1823 50C Ugly 3 XF45 NGC. O-110a, R.3. Whoever tried t 1823[50C] Ugly 3 XF45 NGC.

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1823 50C Ugly 3 XF45 NGC. O-110a, R.3. Whoever tried t 1823[50C] Ugly 3 XF45 NGC.
<B>1823<50C> Ugly 3 XF45 NGC.</B></I> O-110a, R.3. Whoever tried to improve the 3 in the date by crude repunching did it no favors, since this variety has long been known as the "ugly 3." There is an obverse die crack connecting the 3 to the milling, but it does not connect upward to the hair curl, contrary to what Overton notes. A reverse die crack runs through the olive leaves, enters the eagle's wing, and exits above before fading out. A second crack runs down from the eagle's right wing through the arrowheads before it terminates. The present specimen has dark-gray surfaces with faded mint luster underlying. The strike is not bad overall, with weakness on a couple of highpoint hair curls, at the bust, and on at the eagle's left (facing) wing and left claw. The profile is strongly doubled from the mouth to the bust. Perusal with a glass reveals smooth surfaces with no mentionable distractions. A good opportunity to add this popular variety to a high-grade Bust half collection.<BR><I>Ex: Jim McGuigan (3/12/1985).</B></I> Envelope Included.