Lot 317
1805 C-3 R4 Small 5 with Stems VG7. Several points sharper but covered with fine roughness, strongest in the protected areas. No marks or verdigris. Somewhat glossy chocolate brown blending to darker olive brown in protected areas. The date and legends are complete and clear except for HA and CE, which were softly struck as usual. MDS, Manley state 2.0, with gentle swelling covering most of the field before the portrait. The strike on the left side of the reverse is weaker than on the right side, which is always the case for this variety. Davy #05.3.5.
Estimated Value $700-UP.
Ex McLaughlin & Robinson Auctions #4355, 12/7/1987:84.
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