Lot 333
1798 S-180 R5+ Style II Hair with Small 8. VG-10 Plus. Slightly sharper with a pitmark on the rim over the O in OF plus some light contact marks scattered about both sides, including a fine hairline scratch from the hair under the R down to the jaw. Otherwise the planchet is smooth and the eye appeal is nice for the grade. Glossy medium steel brown and chocolate with very delicate hints of bluish steel overtone. M-LDS, Breen state IV. The cud break at TATE is strong and the die crack through the tops of UN is clear. Called F15 net VG10 and tied for CC#9 in the Noyes census, his photo #56616. Removed from an NGC slab graded VF20 (NGC label included). DWH #2562.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex 1994 EAC Sale, lot 246-Wes Rasmussen, Heritage 1/13/05:3210 (the Rasmussen pedigree and attribution are noted on the NGC label).
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