Lot 122
1802/0 C-2 R3 Overdate 2 over 0, Reverse of 1803 VG7. Double Struck Off Center. Slightly sharper but there are myriad fine scratches on the portrait. None of these scratches is notable and all blend perfectly into the natural patina, but there are too many to ignore. Glossy dark olive and steel. The surfaces are decent but not perfectly smooth with microscopic roughness under the relatively thick patina. The date and legends are strong and the overdate is bold. Double struck. The first strike was centered on the planchet but the coin failed to eject completely and was struck a second time about 80% off center to K-3. The back edge of the lower curls show before the mouth, and D STAT is boldly evident on the lower right edge of the reverse. A very impressive mint error. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0. Davy #02.2.12.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex McLaughlin & Robinson Auctions #4369, 2/27/88:401.
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