Lot 123
1795 C-1 R2 Lettered Edge Fair-2. Thin Planchet with Lettered Edge. No defects, just heavily worn. The surfaces are smooth and there are no notable marks. Glossy dark chocolate brown. The date is weak but readable while the legends on the reverse are mostly worn smooth. The edge lettering is complete and clear, although many of the letters hang off the thin planchet. The planchet weighs 91.9 grains versus the standard of 104.0 grains for this lettered edge variety. Similar to the preceding two examples, just more worn. Weight 91.9 grains. Davy #95.1b.1.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Jim McGuigan (as part of a swap of 1796 half cents) 8/18/1982.
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