Lot 192
1804 S-266c R2 G6. Sharpness at least VG8 but covered with light to moderate roughness. No verdigris and the only mark is a small but obvious dig in the field off the chin. The highpoints are a rather glossy light brown while the protected areas are dark olive. The date and legends are complete and bold. LDS, Breen state IV, with strong cud breaks at RTY and MERIC. Like so many of the Holmes cents, this one comes with a "story." The highpoints of this cent are toned a distinctly lighter shade for a reason. Dan carried this cent in his pocket for most of 2004, and he would show it to people he met so they could see a 200-year-old US cent. He did this for several years (using different 200-year-old cents, of course) until ALS made it impractical. Holmes #2423.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Ex H. Craig Hamling 4/17/04-Dan Holmes "Fun Set".
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