Lot 455
1797 S-133 R5 Stemless Wreath F12. Sharpness VF20 but there is a reddish steel spot of extremely fine roughness on the bust tip, a dull rim nick behind the head, a rim bruise at the D in UNITED, and a couple hairline scratches inside the wreath. Glossy light steel brown and olive with reddish chocolate toning in the protected areas on both sides. Both sides display traces of microscopic hairlines from a vigorous brushing. M-LDS, Breen state IV, with a clear die crack from the rim to the neck just above the bust. The planchet shows areas of clear diagonal reeding (Breen planchet type V). Called F12 and tied for CC#8 in the Bland census. Noyes says VF20 net VG10 and tied for CC#9, his photo #24319.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Bowers & Ruddy 2/5/1979:1549 (lot ticket included)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls.
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