Sharpness VF25 but covered with fine to moderate roughness. No verdigris but there is a significant dent on the face that created a bulge at the top of the shield and another dull dent at the truncation that created a bend at the rim below. Otherwise just a few trivial marks. Dark olive brown and chocolate. The date is bold and the legends are clear. Later die state with swelling below EX in REX. Weight 103.2 grains.
Source not recorded
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PRICE REALIZED 55.00