Lot 75
1797 C-2 R3 G6. Double Struck with Rotation. Very slightly sharper but covered with extremely fine granularity on all but the high points. No verdigris. The only marks are faint hairline scratches on both sides, all hidden in the slightly glossy chocolate and steel brown toning. Double struck. Both strikes are fairly well centered on the planchet but the second is rotated 10-15 degrees CCW relative to the first. LIBERTY reads "LIBIBERYTY", there are two strong poles at the bust, and the clearest fraction is offset well to the right relative to its normal position in the wreath. Sometimes referred to as "The Two-Pole Variety." Weight 81.2 grains. Davy #97.2.4.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Ron Guth 8/24/77.
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