Lot 445
1796 S-95 R5+ Draped Bust, Reverse of 1795 VG7. Very slightly sharper, especially on the portrait, but there are small nicks scattered over both sides, none significant but too many to ignore. The best identifying marks are a diagonal nick near the rim right of the neck and a dull nearly vertical nick under the C in CENT. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown and olive with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. The date and legends are all easily readable, although some letters are starting to fade into the rims. Graded VG8 net G6 and CC#15 in the Noyes census, his photo #37513. A decent example of this tough die variety, and it comes with a nice provenance. Estimate Value $750 - UP
Ex Chris Petersen, Hollinbeck Coin Co., 10/1957:210-Dr. Charles L. Ruby, Superior 2/10/1975:91 (where plated)-C. F. Gordon-Del Bland-Dr. Philip W. Ralls (includes the Ralls collection envelope).
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| Realized $2,350 |
