Lot 71
1797 C-1 R2 1 above 1 variety VF30. Five points sharper but there is a short, dull scratch on the cap plus a few additional tiny ticks scattered over both sides. Great eye appeal for the grade. Glossy chocolate brown with lighter steel brown toning in protected areas on the reverse. Nicely struck E-MDS, Manley state 2.0. The swelling left of the L in LIBERTY and the die crack down from the rim through the B to the hair are clear. The 1 above 1 feature is bold. Weight 84.3 grains.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Moreira collection sale (part 3), Superior 1/29/1989:3046 (lot ticket included).
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