Lot 290
1798 S-158 R4 Style I Hair with Small 8. VG-10. Sharpness VF30 but there are patches of fine porosity on both sides, the larger ones at the Y in LIBERTY, on the neck near the throat, and on the first A in AMERICA. No verdigris and only a few minor marks, including a very light rim bruise left of the L in LIBERTY, another at D-S, and thin nicks at the R and C in AMERICA. Glossy dark olive and steel brown. LDS, Breen state V, with a strong cud break connecting IT in UNITED to the rim above. Not in the overall condition census for the variety but finest known of this rare die state. Noyes grade VF35 sharpness net VG8, photo #29011. Comes with an impressive provenance. DWH #2543.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex David Proskey-Henry C. Hines-Homer K. Downing, 1952 ANA Sale, lot 1804-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert A. Schuman-Chris McCawley 1/5/05.
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