Lot 162
1796 S-97 R3+ Draped Bust VF20. VF-20. Sharpness VF35 with extremely fine roughness covering the planchet plus shallow pitting at F-A, under the second A in AMERICA, and at the dentils over ED-S. No verdigris, but there are some light abrasions in the rough patch at F-A where an attempt was made to smooth out the pitting. Nicely recolored glossy steel brown and chocolate. The date and legends are bold, and the eye appeal is quite nice considering the defects. MDS, Breen state IV, with a die crack through the tops of BERTY, strongest at TY. Called VF35 net VF20 and CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #24022. Bland agrees at net VF20 but has this cent tied for CC#9 in his list. DWH #2731.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Bob Grellman 6/83-Dr. Phil Ralls 5/2/97-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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