Lot 83
1797 C-2 R3 G4. Struck over a 1794 Talbot Allum & Lee Cent with NEW YORK. Sharpness at least VG8 but lightly corroded. No marks or verdigris. The date is easily readable and the legends are mostly clear. Rather glossy olive brown with lighter chocolate brown toning on the high points. Much of the TAL Cent undertype remains readable on both sides, including ORK from NEW YORK just above the head. Weight 90.5 grains. Davy #97.2.12.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Don Valenziano at the 1988 EAC Convention.
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