Lot 324
1798 S-176 R4 Style II Hair with Small 8. VF-30. Sharpness EF40 with too many light contact marks for that sharpness. The most obvious mark is a dull rim bruise right of the chin, and tiny rim bruises under the 8 in the date and at D-S can also help identify this cent. No corrosion, spots, or stains. Glossy chocolate and steel brown with frosty lighter brown toning in protected areas of the reverse. Sharply struck E-MDS, Breen state II. The vertical die polishing lines in the field under the chin are strong. Called EF40 net VF30 and tied for CC#3 by Bland. Noyes has this one as VF35 net VF25 and tied for CC#4, his photo #21462. DWH #2787.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Spink Coin Auctions (London) 10/87:997-William P. Paul (American Heritage Minting)-Doug Bird 12/87-Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:362-Tom Reynolds 12/23/96-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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| Realized $5,750 |
