Lot 117
1802/0 C-2 R3 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1803 AG3+. Struck over Off Center Large Cent. Slightly sharper on the obverse but this piece was recolored glossy olive and chocolate brown. The surfaces are smooth and the only defects are a mint-made planchet fissure at the edge under the 18 and some fine scratches near the rim left of the fraction. The date is clear and the overdate is obvious. Struck over an off center large cent with "TAT" from STATES clearly evident in the upper right quadrant of the half cent reverse. There is an indent at the opposing area on the obverse rather than cent undertype, so the cent error was more than a simple off-center impression. Although this piece is in relatively low grade, the strong cent undertype is a big plus. Remember, Manley estimated that less than a dozen of these are known showing cent undertype, and only a very few of those have undertype this bold. Don't let the "abundance" of examples offered in this sale fool you; this is the mother lode amassed over almost 40 years. Weight 72.9 grains. Davy #02.2.6.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex William K. Raymond 8/12/78.
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