Lot 19
1795 C-1 R2 Lettered Edge VG8. Heavyweight Planchet. Attractive glossy chocolate and olive brown. Smooth and choice, virtually perfect for the grade. Nicely struck on an overweight planchet weighing 118.9 grains versus the mint standard of 104.0 grains. (This specific coin is mentioned in the last paragraph on page 45 of Manley's book on the series where he lists two heavyweight examples: this piece and one from the Eliasberg collection.) EDS, Manley state 1.0, before the swelling at AME. Weight 118.9 grains. Davy #95.1.6.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Ray D. Munde-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/92:41.
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