Lot 614
"1815" made using an 1814 S-295 AG3. A couple points sharper with a dent on the dentils at star 11 and a trio of sharp digs inside the wreath. The "5" was created by denting the reverse opposite the 4, thus bulging that place on the obverse, and then shaving down the copper around the new digit. The "5" has a fancy (curved) top and is very well formed. Glossy steel brown and chocolate. Quite odd to have an 1814 cent used for this purpose since the alteration requires more work. A skillfully executed "1815" cent. DWH #1791.
Estimated Value $30-UP.
Ex 1985 EAC Sale, lot 301-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/96:402.
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