Lot 76
1797 C-2 R3 VG8. Double Struck Slightly Off Center with Rotation. Slightly sharper but there are small areas of shallow corrosion in the field off the chin and another over the first LI in LIBERTY, plus some extremely tiny pitmarks scattered over the reverse. Glossy chocolate and light bluish steel brown. Double struck in a manner virtually identical to the preceding lot. The first strike was centered and the second very slightly off center to K-7 with a rotation of 10-15 degrees CCW between the strikes. There are two strong poles at the bust tip, LIBERTY reads "LILIBERYTY", and the fraction is offset well to the right of its proper location. The similarity to the preceding lot is uncanny, but this one is slightly less worn. A second example of "The Two Pole Variety." Weight 90.1 grains. Davy #97.2.2.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex William K. Raymond 3/17/75.
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