Lot 145
1796 S-90 R5+ Liberty Cap. Good-5. Reverse Not Upset. A point or two sharper with a cut or planchet fissure at the rim opposite the chin. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and attractive with only minor marks. Glossy chocolate and steel brown. The date is strong and the legends are complete, although some of the reverse is weak. EDS, Breen state I. The reverse is not upset, which is relatively unusual for this variety, and there is no swelling in the central reverse. DWH #3042.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co., 5/45:92-Dr. Charles L. Ruby, Part III, Superior 2/75:86-John D. Wright 1/18/06-Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley 4/3/06.
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| Realized $2,013 |
