Lot 1297
1796. Liberty cap. Sheldon-91, Rarity-3. Sharpness of VF-30 but tooled and burnished. In the field below the cap is a planchet chip and between D and S is a light edge dent. Dark olive with lighter high points.
The tooling is rather well done, as such things go, and gives the appearance of stronger curl separation on the upper hair of Liberty, the burnishing then softens the effects of tooling and circulation. Better than we make it sound, and worth consideration. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500
Ex. James G. Macallister 6/6/44 at $42, Ex. Benson Collection.
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| Realized $1,553 |
