Lot 1
1793 C-1 R3+ Liberty Cap, Head Left VG8. Blundered Edge. Sharpness F12 but covered with extremely fine granularity that is partially obscured by the slightly glossy dark olive and steel patina. The only mark is a small, very shallow pit in the middle of the fraction bar. The obverse is rather glossy and offers nice eye appeal for the grade while the reverse is relatively dull. MDS, Manley state 2.0, with swelling in the center of the reverse that weakens HALF CENT. The date is bold and the remainder of the legends are clear. Struck with the obverse slightly misaligned to K-9. The edge lettering is blundered reading "FOR A DOLLWO HUNDRED". This type of error occurred when the Castaing machine was not reset all the way to the null (starting) position before adding the edge lettering to a planchet prior to striking. Weight 109.5 grains. Davy #93.1.4.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman MBS 6/14/94:10.
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