Lot 27
1783 Chalmers Shilling. Birds, long worm. PCGS graded EF-45. A rare issue that is seldom found at all, much less in high grade. This one is unevenly struck, weak at the bottom of the obverse and strong on top, and similar on the reverse. The important design elements and the date can be seen, despite the weakness. Note a small fissure is located along the edge of the lower reverse, as struck, and there is a small spot within the S of ANNAPOLIS. The long worm variety is much rarer than the short worm version, and this is one of the better ones graded. Perhaps a few dozen are known, mostly in lower grades.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
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| Realized $3,335 |
