Lot 207
1800 S-208 R3 VF30. Sharpness EF45 or a bit better but there are a dozen small, dull pinprick marks on the head, ribbon, and in the field to the left. In addition there are a few faint hairline scratches on the portrait and several stronger ones at NE in ONE and ENT in CENT. Otherwise the surfaces are choice and the toning is a very attractive glossy medium brown and chocolate with slightly lighter brown toning in protected areas. Sharply struck E-MDS, Breen state II early. There are clear die clashmarks at RTY and a die crack connects RICA, but there are no rim cud breaks on the obverse. Called EF45 net VF30 and tied for CC#3 in the Bland census. Noyes says AU50 net VF20 and tied for CC#4, his photo #37546. Comes with an important provenance.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex George H. Hall, Stack's 5/1945:205-unknown-Hollinbeck Coin Co.-1964 ANA Sale (Federal Brand Enterprises) lot 80-Hollinbeck Kagin Coin Co. Sale #291, 9/1970:1890-unknown-Stuart A. Levine-Bowers & Merena 6/1996:104-Tom Reynolds 1996-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/2005-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., M&G Auctions/Goldbergs 9/6/2009:391-Denise Dean.
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| Realized $1,880 |
