Lot 64
1797 C-1 R2 1 Above 1 Variety VF20. Double Struck with 90 Degree Rotation Between Strikes. Choice glossy chocolate brown with smooth, very attractive surfaces. Great eye appeal, nearly flawless. Double struck. The first impression was 10% off center to K-6 leaving the bottom of the date off the planchet. The second strike was properly centered and rotated about 90 degrees clockwise relative to the first strike. The end result is a dramatic, very attractive mint error with 2 dates and lots of bold evidence of both strikes. LDS, Manley state 5.0, with extensive die cracks on the obverse. Weight 80.4 grains. Davy #97.1.21.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex an unrecorded seller at the 2003 EAC Convention 4/25/03.
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