Lot 2538
1796. Small date, large letters. B-4, BB-61, Rarity 3. NGC graded VF-35. Problem-free with attractive greyish-violet toning. Has a small rim bruise above A(M) on the reverse, scarcely worth noting. Smooth surfaces throughout; stronger detail on the obverse than reverse as is often seen. A scarce Type which includes a draped bust profile of Liberty paired to the Small Eagle reverse which the mint used only in 1795-98. Desirable Red Book "Type".
Die note: Obverse has small, wide date with 96 close and 6 tipped to the left. Raised "dot" die flaw over 1 in date and closest to bust, tiny extra projection or flaw extending from the space at the bottom of star 11 (these flaws are visible on all die states given below). This and the obverse used to strike BB-66 were the first two obverse dies cut in 1796, and have the lower right tip of the R in LIBERTY intact.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500.
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