Lot 316
1798 S-173 R3- Style II Hair with Small 8. VG-10. Rotated Reverse. A couple points sharper with myriad extremely fine hairlines on the obverse from a vigorous brushing. A small nick on the cheek under the eye is the only other mark on otherwise smooth surfaces. Glossy chocolate brown, the reverse highpoints a few shades lighter. Rare EDS, Breen state I, with an unbroken obverse die. The reverse is rotated 60 degrees CCW. DWH #2499.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Ex J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/01:421-Chris McCawley 5/01-John M. Ward, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/5/04:393.
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| Realized $604 |
