Lot 23
1797 S-121b R3- Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge PCGS graded AU53. Variety with single leaves at the top of the wreath. Choice glossy steel brown and light chocolate with frosty tan faded down from mint color in the protected areas, especially on the obverse. Very attractive, virtually flawless. A small arc of slightly darker toning above the E in LIBERTY is the best identifying mark. LDS, Breen state V. All the die cracks described by Breen are clear. A beautiful example of this popular "Redbook" variety. Our grade is VF35+ and choice, very close to EF40. Tied for CC#6. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 63 for the variety. Estimate Value $14,000 - UP
Ex Michael "Mickey" Arconti, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/2010:641-Doug Bird 6/2010 (lot ticket included).
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| Realized $15,275 |
