^Lot 30 1831 N-12/4 R4 (as a die state) F12

1831 N-12/4 R4 (as a die state) F12Sharpness VF20 with some sharp scratches along the top and bottom edges of CENT. Otherwise smooth and attractive with glossy medium brown and light chocolate toning. Rare terminal die state, state j, with the "Harpooned Whale" cud covering the lower left point of star 12 in addition to the other two points of that star and the 5 points of star 13. An attractive example of this rare die state, in the lower part of the condition census for the terminal state. (The earlier version of the "Harpooned Whale" that has the lower left point of star 12 uncovered is the more common of the two versions.)Certificate Number: Pedigree: Ex 1992 EAC Sale, lot 247-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/30/2010:366-Terry S. Denman Collection