Lot 169
1796 NC-4 R5+ Draped Bust. Fine-15. Ten points sharper with extremely fine corrosion covering most of the planchet plus small patches of very light reddish brown verdigris in some of the protected areas of the reverse, mostly around the wreath ribbon and ICA. There are some microscopic contact marks covering the face, but it takes a good glass to see them. Rather glossy dark olive brown with medium brown and chocolate toning on the highpoints, the contrast helping accent the details. EDS, Breen state I, before the die crack at TES. The date and legends are bold. A recent discovery not examined by Bland or Noyes, but clearly finest known as the next best grades VG10. DWH #2752.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Discovered in an old date set consigned to McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/25/03:181-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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| Realized $8,625 |
