Lot 112
1802/0 C-1 R6 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1800 AG3. Struck over a Spoiled Large Cent. Sharpness VG7 in some areas and only AG3 in others, but this piece has some obvious marks. The most serious of these marks is a small, crude puncture near the dentils off the lower end of the hair ribbon. There are three smaller digs in the center of the obverse plus another in the field off the chin. Daylight does not show through the puncture, but it certainly catches your eye. The small digs on the obverse were strong enough to cause two tiny bumps at the opposing areas on the reverse. The marks are obvious and certainly affect the eye appeal, but there are some positive aspects to this piece as well. The surfaces are smooth, free of any hint of corrosion or verdigris. The date is clear (including the overdate), as is everything else except for the bust tip and ES-OF-AMER, which are weak or missing (the strike is always weaker in those areas on this variety). The reverse details clearly identify this as the "Reverse of 1800" style. Slightly glossy chocolate and dark steel brown. Struck over a cut-down spoiled large cent with "ON" or "OF" showing below the 18 in the date. The "O" is clear but only the left top of the next letter is visible, and it could be an "N" or "F" ("N" is my choice). EDS, Manley state 1.0. Far from perfect, but the relatively strong details are a big plus for this extremely rare and popular variety. Weight 77.1 grains. Davy #02.1.1.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Roger S. Cohen, Jr. FPL 10/17/72. Earlier from William K. Raymond, Ralph Pfau, and Jon Hanson.
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