Lot 2539
1796 B-5, BB-65 Large Date Small Letters Rarity 4 Sharpness of VF. Subset of PCGS # 6861. Cleaned and toned. We note an antique scratch beneath star 5. We also note some marks about the reverse rims.
This BB variety has a Large date. The "large" size of the date isn't at all obvious, but upon study, the digits are indeed slightly larger, and are in the numeral size used the following year, 1797. The 6 in date plainly shows it was double punched; this is visible at the underside of the top of the 6 and the upper inside of the bottom loop. Stars at right are very closely spaced and touch or nearly touch their neighboring stars. Highest wave of hair is below upright of E and is very indistinct, probably due to very light relapping.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700.
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| Realized $2,300 |
