Lot 134
1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet G5. Double Struck over TAL Cent. Glossy dark chocolate brown. The surfaces are smooth with only a couple traces of microscopic roughness on the reverse. No verdigris. The only marks are a few hairline scratches on both sides, strongest in the field left of the curls. This piece was double struck. The initial strike was centered on the planchet but the reverse was struck a second time 10-15% off center to K-7.5. The doubling on the reverse is obvious, especially at the fraction. The obverse, however, displays no trace of a second strike, and the only impression on that side is centered on the planchet. Perhaps a new blank planchet had been inserted into the press and the obverse was pressed into that planchet creating a brockage impression. Traces of undertype from a Talbot Allum & Lee (TAL) cent are visible left of the cap. Weight 77.0 grains. Davy #95.6a.6.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Ex William K. Raymond 4/23/75.
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