Lot 162
1796 S-81 R3. PCGS graded AU-50. Liberty Cap. Very attractive glossy dark steel brown and chocolate with slightly lighter toning in the protected areas around the portrait and hints of bluish steel overtone on both sides. The surfaces are smooth and offer outstanding eye appeal. The only marks are a thin, barely visible planchet fissure through the top of the cap (as struck), plus a couple even less visible hairline scratches lower on the cap. Nicely struck EDS, Breen state I. ONE CENT is fully impressed, which is uncommon for the Liberty Cap type. Struck very slightly off center to K-7.5, but the legends remain comfortably on the planchet. A premium example in every respect. Our grade is VF30 choice. Pop 6.
Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000.
The Mark Gordon Collection Ex Walsh/Hesselgesser (provenance noted on the PCGS label).
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