Lot 261
1809 C-3 R1 Fair-2. Double Struck Off Center/Off Center Obverse Brockage Maker. Sharpness VG7 but moderately corroded and there are a couple small spots of greenish verdigris on the reverse. The color is an unattractive dull medium brown with splashes of dark olive. Probably cleaned at one time. No verdigris, but there is a strong rim nick over the head. Double struck. The initial impression was normal and the second was 60% off center. The reverse shows a strong second strike 60% off center to K-8 while the obverse was struck against a new blank planchet positioned 40% off center to K-10.5, thereby creating an off center obverse brockage on the new planchet. A bold, dramatic error, but it is ugly. One of this collector's favorite coins despite its well-deserved "ugly chile" status. Davy #09.3.8.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex 1983 Mid-Winter ANA Sale, lot 53.
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