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Sale 60


 
Lot 589

1795 S-80 R5+ Electrotype Copy of the ANS Jefferson Head Cent VF35. A well-executed electrotype copy. Glossy reddish medium brown and chocolate. The only defect is a spot of steel-colored oxidation on the leaf right of T in CENT. There is no trace of base metal showing on the high points or around the edge. The scrape through the wreath at D-S mirrors the defect found on the ANS host coin, which is the finest known Jefferson Head Cent. Weight 238.8 grains. DWH #1065.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds-Jeff Hall 8/17/91.


 
Realized $1,501



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