Lot 93
1797 C-3a R3 Low Head with Plain Edge AG3. Off Center. Slightly sharper but banged up a bit. The surfaces are uneven with traces of very light corrosion but no verdigris. The notable marks are a couple nicks close above the head, a dull rim nick under the 17, another at the top of the cap, and a rim cut right of the fraction. Mostly glossy dark olive with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. The date is clear and most of the legends remain visible. LDS, Manley state 3.0. Struck 5% off center to K-2. The edge has numerous contact marks that have led some serious collectors to believe this piece has a gripped edge, but unfortunately they are post-striking contact marks. Weight 80.4 grains. Davy #97.3a.11.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Frank E. Wilkinson (who thought the edge marks were from a gripped edge) 8/86-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/92:89.
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