Lot 285
1809/6 C-5 R1 Overdate 9 over 6 VF25. Delaminated Planchet after Striking. Slightly sharper but there are too many tiny contact marks for the higher grade. None of the marks is significant or distracting, and the toning is an attractive glossy chocolate and steel brown. The planchet has delaminated (peeled away) on 60% of the obverse, and this happened after striking. Pieces with small delaminations are not especially rare, but this one is a significant exception. That's why Walter Breen plated this piece on page 469 in his encyclopedia to illustrate the "Dropped lamination" type of mint error. LDS, Manley state 3.0. The overdate is dull but remains visible. Davy #09.5.4.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex William K. Raymond 11/7/75.
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