Help needed attributing this 1846 Tall Date Large Cent

RLSnapper

I have narrowed it down to 4 candidates..N-13,23,25 or 26. The obverse was the same for all 4 and it clearly has the horizontal line through the center of the 1 in the date. I cannot pick up any of the markers on the reverse and could use a little help. The seller's pictures are not the greatest and did not have the hover to enlarge feature. Most likely it is the N-13 as it is R3 and the other three are R5 and R6.
I bought it for $65 and grade it VF30. I have 4 vouchers to use to get raw coins graded and would greatly appreciate the help so I have the proper variety noted when I submit the coin for grading. Thanks again. Snapper.

lkeigwin

Appears to be the N-13 based on small central lumps. But a clearer reverse image would help.
Lance.

jesbroken

I think it appears to be an N-13, but then this anomaly bothers me as none seem to have it. Maybe pareidolia or worse.
Jim

RLSnapper

@jesbroken Thanks for the close up. The bar going through the 1 in the date looks right and is a good diagnostic for this obverse. The 6 looks to be right as well. The mark you point to does look like repunching of the 6. probably a stray mark....maybe a new variety 1846 Tall over Small 6. This would be the discovery piece...I give you all the credit but only half the $$ when it goes to auction. LOL. I have attached a TruView of the finest 1846 N-13 for comparison.

jesbroken

Hope it is a discovery piece and don't worry about splitting the funds at auction, just send me a 1799 Draped Bust Large Cent in place of the cash. lol Or if it doesn't do well at auction, substitute an 1804 DBLC instead. Take care and good luck.
Jim