Lot 256
1797 S-141 R4+. EF-45. Breen Plate Coin. Very slightly sharper with a short, light scratch in the field off the chin and another at F-AM. Otherwise only a few trivial marks from flawless. Glossy dark chocolate brown with traces of frosty lighter brown toning in protected areas. Sharply struck EDS, Breen state I, before any clashmarks or die cracks. The fields are hard and slightly reflective on both sides. Called EF45 and CC#2 in the Bland census. Noyes says AU50 net EF40 and CC#2, photo #22928. This is the Breen plate coin for the variety. DWH #2768.
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
Ex William B. Chamberlin, Harmer Rooke Numismatists, Ltd., 8/5/87:8-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert A. Schuman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/5/2000:166-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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| Realized $10,350 |
