Lot 289
1798 S-166 R1 Large 8, Style II Hair F15. Ten points sharper with myriad very fine scratches on both sides, strongest on the portrait below the ear. The only other marks are some very light rim nicks on both sides, none notable. Rather glossy dark olive and steel with reddish chocolate toning in protected areas. LDS. The arcing die crack on the reverse is bold, especially through the E in UNITED. The reverse is rotated 30 degrees CCW relative to the usual head-to-foot die orientation.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
John Ahern collection.
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