Lot 86
1797 C-2 R3 VF25. Clipped Planchet. Very attractive glossy light olive and chocolate brown. No corrosion and only a few trivial marks, including a collection of microscopic pinpricks in the field over the end of the pole and another small pinprick hidden in the dentils left of the lower curls. Nicely struck, although there are some tiny, pre-striking planchet chips inside the wreath that weaken LF and NT. A slightly curved mint-made planchet clip affects the dentils before the mouth. Great eye appeal for the grade, and an argument could be made for VF30. Weight 69.5 grains, which is significantly underweight thanks to the planchet being thinner than normal. The thinness helps explain why all the central planchet chips didn't completely strike out. The dies were set for striking a slightly thicker planchet. Davy #97.2.17.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Charles Steigerwalt 1911 FPL-unknown-Loye Lauder, William Doyle Galleries 12/16/83:247-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/92:81.
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