Lot 15
1794 C-8 R5 VG10. Sharpness F12 but there are a too many light contact marks for the higher grade. These include myriad light hairline scratches on the portrait, a dull nick on the base of the Y in LIBERTY, and several small rim nicks on both sides. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and glossy and the eye appeal remains quite nice for the grade. Glossy chocolate brown with slightly lighter brown toning in protected areas. All the contact marks are old and blend perfectly into the attractive toning. LDS, Manley state 2.0. The die crack down through the second T in STATES reaches the A in HALF before it fades out. The reverse is rotated 25 degrees CCW and the reverse is slightly misaligned to K-5. Noyes photo #73621. Weight 99.0 grains.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Dr. Thomas S. Chalkley, Superior 1/28/1990:12-Tom Reynolds 4/3/92.
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