Lot 18
1795 C-2a R3 Punctuated Date with Lettered Edge EF45. Very glossy dark chocolate and steel fading to light brown in the protected areas. Subtle tones of reddish chocolate brown show in a few of the protected areas on the reverse. This piece offers excellent eye appeal. The notable marks are a very faint spot of carbon hidden under the glossy toning near the dentils left of the cap and a few very light rim bruises. The only notable rim bruise is well right of the Y in LIBERTY. Very rare MDS, Manley state 2.0, with a strong bulge at ER in AMERICA but without the clashmark connecting the F in OF to the leaf below. The large edge letters are complete and strongly impressed. A premium example of this popular "Redbook" variety, at the lower end of the condition census. Weight 107.5 grains.
Estimated Value $6,000-UP.
Ex Bowers & Merena FPL 1985-Bowers & Merena 4/10/1986:926 (as Choice AU-55)-unknown-Stack's 10/18/2006:2541 (as Choice AU55)-Ray Rouse, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/14/2008:23.
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| Realized $12,075 |
