Lot 204
1805 C-3 R4 Small Date with Stems F12. Double Struck. Glossy chocolate and olive brown. Smooth and very attractive. A small mark on the upper edge of the bust and a linear planchet void inside the left part of the wreath are the notable marks. Double struck. The first strike was 80% off center leaving a bold arc of dentils in the field behind the portrait. The reverse has no positive evidence of the first strike, but the linear depression inside the wreath is nearly opposite the arc of dentils and it may be a result of the off center impression. The second strike was normal and centered on the planchet. An attractive example of this scarce die variety, and the off center strike is obvious. LDS, Manley state 2.0. Davy #05.3.6.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Jonathan Kern 1/25/92.
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