Lot 143
1796 NC-4 R5+ Draped Bust G5. A point or two sharper with numerous old, light scratches on the portrait. Otherwise the surfaces and eye appeal of this cent are quite nice. A glass reveals extremely fine granularity in protected areas but the toning is a decent glossy olive brown and dark steel. The bottom edge of the date is starting to flow into the rim below but it is easily readable and the legends are clear. Extremely rare LDS with a clearly sunken retained cud break over ATES in STATES. A very rare variety in its own right and an even bigger prize for the die state specialist. Estimated Value $500-UP
Ex Ed Miller Collection.
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