Lot 438
1802 NC-1 R5+. Good-5. Sharper by maybe a point but the planchet is not perfectly smooth, showing extremely fine porosity under strong magnification. The notable marks are a couple dull rim nicks over RT in LIBERTY, a fine hairline scratch up from the N in ONE, and a couple tiny marks around the F in OF. No verdigris. Rather glossy dark steel brown and chocolate. Not perfect but decent for the grade. The date and legends are all clear, although not strong. Extremely rare EDS, Breen state I, without any trace of the bisecting obverse crack. In the uncracked state, the strong spike down from the bust right of the 2 provides a positive attribution point for this obverse die. DWH #1899.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/01:508.
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