Lot 626
1796 S-102 R4 Draped Bust. VG-8. Sharpness F12 but there are a dozen or so pitmarks scattered over both sides plus a shallow dent on the leaves under T in CENT. The remainder of the planchet is smooth and there is no verdigris. Glossy dark olive and steel with chocolate toning on the highpoints. The date and legends are clear. EDS, Breen state I, before any die cracks on the obverse. Clear doubling shows on the chin and jaw from die bounce (Breen mentions this occasional doubling on page 326 of his large cent encyclopedia).
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Fred H. Borcherdt 1998.
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