Lot 172
1796 S-109 R3 Draped Bust PCGS Genuine, VF Details, Environmental Damage. Sharpness VF25 but covered with uniform fine to moderate granularity under glossy dark steel and olive brown toning. No verdigris. The only contact mark is a dull rim nick left of the L in LIBERTY. E-MDS, Breen state II. Lapping on the reverse die has separated the ribbon knot from the right end of the ribbon but there are no die cracks. The date and legends are clear. Our grade is VF25 sharpness net VG10. The attribution and Hipps provenance are shown on the PCGS label.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Ex John Hipps.
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