Lot 82
1785 Nova Constellatio. Pointed rays. . Crosby 4-D Rarity-5. EF-45. Choice glossy medium brown and chocolate with traces of reddish brown toning in protected areas of the reverse. Smooth and very attractive. The only marks are a tiny rim nick over the right top of the C in CONSTELLATIO and a pair of microscopic ones over the left side of the E in LIBERTAS. These marks are not at all distracting and are mentioned to help identify this example for future researchers. Nicely struck and perfectly centered on a flawless planchet. MDS. In the upper half of the condition census for this rare variety. Weight 124.9 grains.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000.
Ex Stack's 2/4/77:54.
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