Lot 329
1798 S-178 R5+ Style II Hair with Small 8. Reverse of 1796. Fine-15. Sharpness VF35 with fine to moderate granularity covering the obverse, although it is difficult to differentiate between the ever-present die rust and any added environmental damage. The rims and reverse are not similarly affected, although they are not perfectly smooth, either. Both sides show some extremely fine verdigris dust but nothing that could be called active corrosion. The obverse is a slightly glossy dark reddish chocolate and olive brown while the reverse is a few shades lighter and is void of the reddish tints. Very rare LDS, Breen state IV, with all the obverse and reverse die cracks strong, including the fine cracks at the top of the reverse. Not perfect but rather nice for this very tough die variety, and a choice example is not known in any grade. In the middle of the condition census, perhaps tied for CC#3 with the ANS Museum example based on a photo comparison. Removed from an NCS slab graded AU details corroded (NCS label included, and it shows the attribution). DWH #3200.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Pete Boisvert, Heritage 2005 auction, lot 3025-Chris McCawley, 2006 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/6/2006:170.
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