Lot 126
1803 C-1 R1 F12. Double Struck Off Center. Slightly sharper but there are a few dull rim nicks on the obverse, the strongest of these opposite the chin. Otherwise this piece is smooth and attractive offering excellent eye appeal. Glossy light chocolate brown with darker chocolate toning in protected areas. Dramatically double struck. The first impression was normal and centered on the planchet. The struck planchet then failed to eject completely from the press and was struck a second time 80% off center. The obverse die left a bold impression of Ms. Liberty's bust tip left of the date while the opposing arc on the reverse was pressed against a new blank planchet (leaving an off center brockage impression on that planchet). EDS, Manley state 1.0. The reverse is rotated 15 degrees CCW relative to the normal head-to-foot die orientation. A very impressive mint error offering great eye appeal. Davy #03.1.12.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Don Valenziano 7/17/89.
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