Lot 183
1796 S-108 R5 Draped Bust. VF-20 Plus. Sharpness VF30 or slightly better with a couple dull, relatively strong rim nicks on each side, the strongest one left of the upper end of the hair ribbon. The only other marks on otherwise choice, smooth surfaces are a couple faint hairline scratches on the neck. Very attractive glossy medium brown with chocolate highpoints and frosty light brown in protected areas. LDS, Breen state V. The obverse die shows several fine die cracks in addition to obvious die rust in the fields. DWH #2742.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Dick Punchard, Bowers & Merena 6/22/2000:89-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellamn & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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| Realized $5,520 |
