Lot 53
1795 C-6a R2 Plain Edge without Pole on Thin Planchet G5. Struck on a 1794 Talbot Allum & Lee Cent with a Single Indent. A couple points sharper but covered with uniform very fine granularity. No verdigris or marks. Dark steel brown and chocolate. The date and legends are complete and readable but not strong. Struck on an out-of-round planchet cut from a 1794 TAL Cent that left "PAYA" on the edge off the bust tip (from PAYABLE AT THE STORE OF). In addition, there is a clear, strong indent at the top of the cap, and obvious but unidentified design details are visible in the indented area. This indent is very similar to the indents on the previous lot. Having two similar examples may help explain how this happened, and my money is on overlapping planchets being squeezed by rollers (sorry Walter). Weight 73.8 grains. Davy #95.6a.33.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Coin Galleries 4/15/92:2258.
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