Lot 289
1797 Draped Bust Cent. . S-122, R5+. VG-8 Plus. Finest Early State S-122. Sharpness VF20 but dark with very fine roughness under the mostly glossy dark olive and steel patina. The highpoints are a lighter shade of chocolate brown. No verdigris, and the only marks are a light rim bruise over the R in LIBERTY and a thin nick or planchet chip left of the eye. The date and legends are complete and clear. EDS, Breen state I, before any die cracks on the reverse. Called VF20 net VG8 and tied for CC#7 overall in the Bland census, but finest known in the early die state. Noyes says F15 net VG8 and CC#8, his photo #23026. Comes with an impressive provenance.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 2,500.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co., 2/45:140-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Homer K. Downing, 1952 ANA Sale (New Netherlands Coin Co.) Lot 1763-Dr. Charles L. Ruby, Superior 2/74:464-William R. T. Smith 8/14/74-C. Douglas Smith (his typed envelope is included) 3/30/92-Eric Streiner, Superior 10/11/92:79-Jack Robinson.
|
| |
| Unsold |
