Lot 697
1834. Small date and letters. Overton-119, Rarity 4. PCGS graded EF-45. Evenly toned. This interesting variety has the so-called stair step date, comprised of "slender sharp figures that are progressively lower and closer together from left to right, hence the stair step designation". Parsley adds, "mouth is slightly open and an ugly curl to upper lip. The most prominent nose of any 1834." (He seems to have it in for poor Lady Liberty!) Notable reverse feature is that the letters of UNITED are recut. In earlier Overton editions, O-119 was given a Rarity-3 rating. It has since been revised UPWARD to Rarity-4 for the current (soon to be replaced) Fourth Edition. Rarities gatherers may want to make note of this (PCGS # 6166) .
Estimated Value $200 - 225.
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| Realized $353 |
