Lot 281
1795 Liberty Cap Cent. Plain edge. . S-76b. Del Bland graded VF-20. With a huge straight edge planchet clip opposite the face and struck on a heavier than normal planchet (probably cut down at the Mint to conform to the correct weight). Sharpness of Extremely Fine-40 but the edges on both sides exhibit numerous small edge dents and on the obverse are a few tiny nicks. Cleaned and nicely retoned to a darkish steel tan color.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex: Stack's 9/72:568; Allen F. Lovejoy; Stack's 10/82:615; unknown; Bowers and Merena 9/88:3220; Jack H. Robinson; McLaughlin + Robinson Coins #4385 2/89:104; Robinson S. Brown, Jr.; McCawley + Grellman Auctions #4:43: Thomas D. Reynolds; Bowers and Merena 11/94:3348.
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| Realized $604 |
