Lot 118
1794 C-9 R2 Liberty Cap, Head Right VG7. Thick Planchet with Plain (Unlettered) Edge. A few points sharper with too many nicks on both sides for the sharpness grade, strongest on the neck. None of these marks is distracting but there are far too many to ignore. The glossy chocolate and steel brown patina creates decent eye appeal in spite of the marks. The edge is unlettered (and unaffected by any damage or other defects that could possibly hide weak or partial edge lettering). An extremely rare mint error created when the planchet was struck without passing through the Castaing machine. This is the only thick planchet example of the variety known to us with an unlettered edge (see the following lot). The date is strong and the legends are clear except for HALF CENT, which is mostly gone. LDS, Manley state 3.0. The crack from the dentils to the cap is clear and the reverse is rotated 10 degrees CCW. Weight 106.2 grains. Davy #94.9.5.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Julian Leidman 10/30/1987.
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