Lot 464
1797 S-137 R2 EF40+. Sharpness AU50 but there is a scrape on the rim at UNI, a small rim nick over that I, and a thin planchet fissure slanting through the E in CENT (as struck). The planchet is mostly smooth but there are microscopic pre-striking planchet chips scattered over both sides (which are often found on this variety). Very attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate with frosty luster showing in protected areas. E-MDS, Breen state III, showing a fine die crack from the rim through the right ribbon end to the adjacent A. This cent is plated in the Breen encyclopedia to illustrate his die state VII (in error, of course). Called AU50 net EF40 and tied for CC#5 honors in the Bland census. Noyes says EF45 net VF30 and tied for CC#10, his photo #28721.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Charles J. DuPont-Anderson Dupont sale, Stack's 9/1954:173-Charles J. DuPont, Stack's 4/1955:401-Glen Wallace-Abe Kosoff-Rare Coin Company of America 5/1974:848-William R. T. Smith-Doug Bird-Robinson Victor McCawley (RVM) 1/29/1988-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/1996:194 (lot ticket included)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls.
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