Lot 212
1800/798 S-191 R3 Overdate 800 over 798, Style I Hair. PCGS graded AU-53. Very attractive glossy chocolate brown with frosty luster remaining in protected areas on both sides. Nearly flawless and the eye appeal is outstanding. The only marks are an extremely faint diagonal hairline from the chin into the hair left of the shoulder and a tiny scratch on the right upright of the M in AMERICA. M-LDS Breen state VI. The reverse die is badly cracked and swollen in several places. The top of the first S in STATES is now indistinct and the swelling under ON in ONE is strong, but the final die crack at ER in AMERICA has not formed. The overdate feature is dull but remains easily visible on all 3 digits. Our grade is EF40+, close to EF45. A beautiful example of this popular "Redbook" overdate variety. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 3; 1 finer in AU55 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36146) .
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Harry Laibstain Rare Coins 12/2005.
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