Lot 1404
1829 Braided Hair Cent. MS-60 Brown. Here is a coin with nice light brown color on both sides, but examination will note several curious round raised donuts in the field from some sort of substance which must have dried on the coin. Most of the devices show similar lumps, and some of the donuts are located on Liberty's neck and face. These are scarcely visible and can only be seen with a strong light and a glass. The reverse does not exhibit this curious feature and we suspect that it is the result of some sort of abortive cleaning process which went slightly awry. Inspection mandatory as the surfaces are appealing to the unaided eye, and the color appears a nice light brown. Well struck, with some slight darkening on Liberty's face, but no other handling problems.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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| Realized $1,093 |
