Lot 54
1785 Immune Columbia. George III obverse. SEGS graded Fine-12"Corroded" and "*" holder. Dark patina in the fields with lighter copper on the devices and lettering. As always seen on this issue, the planchet was a touch small and the tops of the date are all that show. There is a rough area noted in the right obverse field. Breen notes that this coin was struck around May to July of 1789. While not the most perfect surfaces, this is a rare coin which is seldom offered at all, and never in nice condition. Note that PCGS has not graded any of this issue, confirming the rarity. Breen-1000 per his Encyclopedia with the spelling Ceorcivs III. Rex as the "G" punch was broken or missing at the time the dies were engraved.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
Purchased from the CCCC annual auction a few years ago and from the Paul Arthur Norris Collection.
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