Lot 283
1796 Draped Bust Cent. . S-116, R5. VG-8. A couple points sharper with extremely fine roughness under a glossy dark chocolate brown patina. No verdigris, and the only marks of any note are a small planchet chip or void close under the N in CENT and another at the top of the U in UNITED, plus a rim nick over the E in STATES. The date and legends are complete and clear. Early die state. A decent example of this rare variety.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,500.
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| Realized $978 |
