Lot 138
1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet VG7. Flipover Double Strike. Several points sharper but the obverse is covered with hairline scratches and there is a stronger, dull scratch in the field before the neck. No corrosion or verdigris, and the only other defect is a planchet crack in the dentils left of the bottom of the cap passing through to the top of the D in UNITED. Otherwise the planchet is smooth and attractive, especially on the reverse where the mint-made planchet crack is the only significant flaw. This piece was double struck and both strikes were off center. The first strike was about 15% off center. Then the planchet was flipped over and struck a second time 5% off center to K-11. AME is clearly visible in the field at the bottom of the cap and the bottom of ED (from UNITED) plus parts of the wreath are obvious right of the Y in LIBERTY. The top of Ms Liberty's cap shows over ICA on the reverse. Additional undertype from the initial strike can be found on both sides. The date and legends from the second strike are complete and clear. (Note: The diameter of this piece is about a millimeter larger than normal for the variety, 24.5mm versus 23.5mm. We can attribute this to being struck a second time with the extra strike further squeezing the metal outward. Remember, at this time there was no tight collar to restrict the radial flow of the planchet metal. The planchet crack most likely resulted from the extra stress on the planchet metal which had already been hardened by the initial strike.) Weight 80.2 grains. Davy #95.6a.42.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Bowers & Merena Rarities Sale 1/3/2001:5.
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