Lot 1
1793 C-1 R3+ VG8. Slightly sharper but there is a planchet void in the field off the chin and a couple very thin planchet fissures across the reverse, all as struck. Attractive glossy chocolate brown, but a glass reveals very fine granularity covering the fields and protected areas. No verdigris. The only contact mark is a dull scratch under CE in CENT. The date is strong and the legends are complete except for the usual weakness inside the wreath. Weight 109.8 grains.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Shapero collection, Stack's 10/22/1971:6 (lot envelope included).
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