Lot 249
1800/79 NC-2 R6+ Overdate 80 over 79 PCGS Genuine. Sharpness VF25 or so but covered with moderate roughness. There are a couple traces of verdigris on the reverse, the largest under the E in CENT, but no significant contact marks. Slightly glossy dark olive brown with lighter brown toning on the devices. LDS with a bold rim cud break from the bust tip to opposite the top of the neck. Far from perfect but the date and legends are complete and easily readable. Possibly the sharpest example known of this very rare variety. Graded VF20 net G5 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #33444. Our grade is VF25 net G6. The attribution and Bird provenance are shown on the PCGS label.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 11/19/1994.
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