Lot 1312
1803 S-264 R4+ Large Date with Small Fraction. Fair-2. Sharpness close to AG3 with very fine granularity in the fields and protected areas. No verdigris or significant marks, but the some of the details are blunted. Retoned a slightly glossy light chocolate brown. The large date is complete and easily readable, the numerator of the small fraction is clear as well, and half the reverse legend is clear. Late die state, Breen state III, with strong die breaks on the reverse and a raised retained cud break that obliterates STA. Far from perfect, but the attribution as one of the famous Large Date with Small Fraction variety is clear.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,500.
Ex Darwin Palmer 1977-Thomas Wolf.
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| Realized $2,645 |
