1848 Braided Hair cent Error coin?

I bought this coin because I liked it. I may have paid too much for it. It looks like there are other markings around the date. Not sure if this is some type of error or not? Also, I was wondering if I should rinse with distilled water to see if any of the crud will come off or just leave it as is? I appreciate any help or comments. Thanks

 

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It's a nice example of repunched
die. I don't know the Sheldon #
for it (I don't specialize in die varieties).

You can use distilled water, or even better,
acetone with a Q-Tip -works best at removing
the PVC, 'gunk', etc.

 

Thanks for your help Fred. I have heard of soaking them in acetone but have not heard of using a Q-Tip. I will give it a try and see if it reveals anything more.

 

Nice repunched date

 

Yes, you might be right about that, Thanks!

 

Thanks!

 

1848 N–4 its R 4 coin. It is a very strong re-punched date.

 

Thanks for the info! Would you know where I might go to look for the value of this Repunched Date coin? My books only have the regular pricing. I paid $38 for this coin. Not sure if I paid too much. Thanks again!

 

You did well at $38. Most online are selling for over $70.

 

I did find one on ebay with this same die going for $120. They might be asking too much for it. Not sure.

 

I don't have the latest issue of Penny Prices, but the previous issue lists an EAC graded VF-20 at $25. VF 30 is listed at $50.

 

Thanks for all of your help!