Lot 140
1796 S-112 R4+ Draped Bust F12. Attractive glossy medium chocolate brown and steel. The surfaces are smooth, free of any trace of roughness or verdigris. The only notable marks are a rim bruise left of the lower curls, a small planchet chip left of the eye (as struck), and three small rim nicks on the reverse. LDS, Breen state IV. The die crack from the dentils through the second T in STATES into the leaves below is clear and obvious swelling weakens the legend inside the wreath. Otherwise the legends are strong and the date is bold. A nice example of this tough die variety. Estimated Value $600-UP
From the Charles Skiendzielewski collection.
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| Realized $1,880 |
