Lot 247
1804 Restrike AU55. Choice glossy light to medium chocolate brown. No defects, just a light touch of rub on the highest points. Late die state with die cracks and obvious die rust, as usual. These "cents" were struck outside the US Mint in the late 1850's or early 1860's by Joseph J. Mickley, who obtained the dies as scrap metal. The obverse is from the 1803 S-261 variety with the date altered to 1804, and the reverse is from the 1820 N-12 die variety. Both dies were heavily lapped in an attempt to minimize the rust that had formed since they were discarded. These private "Restrikes" have been popular with collectors since they first appeared for sale in the mid-1860's and are listed on page 102 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $500-UP
Ex Chris McCawley 7/1997-R. J. Rudolph Collection.
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