Lot 1428
Choice 1796 AU Eagle. PCGS graded AU-50. A choice example for the numismatist. Excellent surfaces that appear to be unmolested by time or attempts at improvement. Fresh and original in color, with some of the prooflike surface remaining from the original strike near the devices. Hints of color and decidedly original in every respect. The fields show minor handling marks, as seen on every circulated eagle of this period. The edge reeding in strong except for a small portion around 9 o'clock on the obverse, which is weaker than the reeds surrounding that portion. Curiously only 11 leaves were engraved on the palm branch below the eagle, as seen on every 1796 eagle. If you have been searching for a well balanced, original example of this scarce coin, then be sure to examine this one closely, for it is very pleasing. Later die state with the vertical crack hidden in Liberty's curls down to her drapery.
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| Realized $20,125 |
