Lot 450
1797 S-131 R2 Stemless Wreath G5+. Glossy chocolate brown with slightly lighter steel brown toning covering the devices. No notable defects, only minor contact marks consistent with the grade. Extremely rare terminal die state, Breen state V, with a large, shallow retained cud break along the right side of the obverse. The only other example in this die state known to Del Bland is housed in the ANS Museum Collection. Called G5 by Del Bland; Noyes photo #24135.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Dr. Charles Ruby, Superior 2/1975:124-Robert E. Vail-Dr. Philip W. Ralls.
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