Lot 147
1804 C-8 R1 Spiked Chin VG10. Triple Struck Reverse. Five points sharper but covered with uniform very faint granularity under a slightly glossy dark steel brown and olive patina. No verdigris, and the only mark of any significance is a small dig high on the shoulder. The reverse was struck three times in the collar, but the offset between impressions was very small. Fine but clear triple outlines show on many of the devices and letters of the legend, strongest on HALF CENT and the lower half of the wreath. The obverse displays no trace of double or triple outlines. Perhaps this is just a strong chatter strike (die bounce), or maybe the obverse was struck against another blank planchet following the initial strike. Another question that will go unanswered. The "Spiked Chin" remains visible. Davy #04.8.27.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 6/95.
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