Lot 1143
1797. 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-45 PQ. CAC Approved. From a mintage of 44,527 pieces, a figure that includes the 13 Stars and 16 Stars varieties of the date as well. Three die pairings were used, one for each stars variety. Steel gray toning overall with contrasting charcoal accents in selected recesses of the design. One tiny mark is mentioned from Liberty's forehead to the base of the Y of LIBERTY. Struck from clashed dies, as usual, the evidence plainest on the reverse. Choice for the grade both physically and aesthetically, and almost certain to find its way to a world-class cabinet of early U.S. coins. Pop 13; 46 finer (PCGS # 4258) .
Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000.
Ex: The Agora Collection.
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| Realized $7,344 |
