Lot 55
1797 C-3b R4 Low Head, Lettered Edge VG8+. Sharpness F12 but there are numerous small, light contact marks scattered over the obverse. A small chip on the center of the neck, a collection of fine horizontal scratches in the field before the face, and a tiny dig near the dentils before the chin are the notable marks. Glossy medium to dark chocolate brown. MDS, Manley state 2.0, with a dull wave from the chin to the rim. The date is bold and the legends are clear except for the usual weakness on parts of HALF CENT. The edge lettering is complete except for those parts of the letters that are too tall to fit on the edge of the thin planchet. A decent example of the very popular Lettered Edge version of the Low Head type. Weight 79.7 grains.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Jack Beymer.
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