Lot 164
1797 C-1 R2 1 Above 1 Variety AG3. Double Struck Off Center. Glossy chocolate brown with slightly lighter steel brown toning covering the devices. There are traces of minor roughness and reddish verdigris on the left side of the reverse; otherwise the planchet is smooth and attractive, just well worn. The date is complete and easily readable. Double struck. The first strike was 20% off center to K-2 and the second was centered on the planchet. Obvious evidence of the initial strike shows on both sides, especially before the portrait and along the right edge of the reverse. EDS, Manley state 1.0, prior to swelling on the obverse. Weight 86.7 grains. Davy #97.1.13.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Don Valenziano 4/27/1991.
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