Lot 180
1796 S-107 R5+ Draped Bust. Sharpness F15 but covered with microscopic porosity that impairs the natural gloss of the patina, strongest over TATES. There are traces of very light verdigris in protected areas of the reverse. The only notable signs of contact are a few light hairline scratches under CENT and a slight bend in the planchet, clearest at the rim under the fraction. The date and legends are strong. EDS, Breen state I. The obverse die is uncracked. Called net VG8 and tied for CC#5 in the Bland census. Noyes has this one as VG10 net VG7 and tied for CC#6, his photo #22224. DWH #1069.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Vernon W. Lowe-Del Bland-Jack Beymer-Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:194-Dennis Mendelson 8/17/91.
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