Lot 272
1809 C-4 R1 Circle inside 0 VG10. Double or Triple Struck over Off Center Obverse Brockage. Glossy steel brown with lighter steel brown toning on the high points. Probably struck three times, but it is difficult to determine the sequence of errors involved. The obverse shows an undertype obverse brockage impression that’s off center about 35%. An incuse "1809" date shows strongly at the top of the head. The reverse shows undertype of a normal obverse struck slightly off center to K-12 with the base of the bust over HALF and stars 2-7 visible at RICA to below the wreath ribbon. There appear to be at least 3 strikes considering the various off center die and brockage positions, but attempting to noodle through this one can hurt your head. We have learned that brockage impressions often are off center in different directions on the opposing sides from a single strike, so only two strikes have occurred here (Off center brockage impressions such as this are easily understood when you consider the coining chamber is designed to fit a single planchet. A new (second) planchet would meet some resistance from a struck coin remaining in the press, and it would be inserted only part way into proper striking position. At the same time, the new planchet would push the struck coin partially off center in the press. The next strike, then, would create an off center brockage). EDS, Manley state 1.0. The circle inside 0 feature is obvious. Plated on page 484 of the Breen half cent encyclopedia to illustrate the "Overstruck on partial obverse brockage" type of mint error. Davy #09.4.7.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
Ex McLaughlin & Robinson Auctions #4369, 2/27/88:403-Chris McCawley 5/17/88.
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