Lot 595
"1799" S-174 of 1798 with date altered to 1799 G4. Sharpness VF20 but moderately corroded, probably done purposely to help hide the date alteration. A rather deceptive alteration, nonetheless, one of the better ones. Roughness effectively hides the engraving and the result could fool some collectors. The reverse die clashmarks of S-174 are clear, however, and they help expose the truth. Dark steel and olive with a bit of gloss on the obverse but a matte reverse. The date is weak but readable as 1799, which was the intent, of course. DWH #3062.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex John D. Wright 1/18/06-Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley 4/3/06.
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