Lot 220
1798 S-181 R3 Large Denominator over Small Denominator PCGS Genuine. Sharpness EF45 but the obverse is covered with roughness that varies from extremely faint to moderate, strongest around the date. The reverse, in contrast, is smooth and very attractive. No verdigris and only a couple minor marks. The notable ones are a collection of tiny planchet voids on the rim over the O in OF and a fine vertical scratch through the E in CENT. Attractive glossy medium chocolate brown. MDS, Breen state III, with a die crack from the bust tip to the dentils and the reverse rotated 45 degrees CCW. The Large 0's over Small 0's in the denominator are clear. Our grade is EF45 sharpness net VF25. The attribution and Sebring provenance are shown on the PCGS label.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Ex Thomas Sebring, Bowers & Merena 3/21/1996:236 (lot ticket included).
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