Lot 520
1803 S-262 R3 Small Fraction. VF-25. Plated in Newcomb. Ten points sharper with a scuff of hairline scratches slanting down to the right at LIBERTY, strongest at LIB, with some of these scratches extending lightly into the hair and a single extension passing down the face to the throat. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and very attractive, the reverse nearly choice. Lightly cleaned and expertly retoned glossy steel brown and chocolate. MDS, Breen state II, with a strong die line slanting up from the bust into the field before the lower part of the neck. Called EF40 net VF25 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, photo #23299. Bland says VF35 net VF25 and tied for CC#5. The reverse is plated in Newcomb’s book covering the cents of 1801-1803. DWH #2815.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Homer K. Downing, 1952 ANA Sale, New Netherlands Coin Co. #38, 8/23/52:1960-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert A. Schuman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/5/2000:232-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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| Realized $3,910 |
