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1796 1C Draped Bust, Reverse of 1797. NC-3, B-33, R.6. 1796[1C] Draped Bust, Reverse of 1797. NC-3,

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1796 1C Draped Bust, Reverse of 1797. NC-3, B-33, R.6. 1796[1C] Draped Bust, Reverse of 1797. NC-3,
<B>1796<1C> Draped Bust, Reverse of 1797. NC-3, B-33, R.6--Corroded--NCS. AU Details. Fine 12 EAC.</B></I> Attractive reddish-brown surfaces have been burnished to diminish visible porosity, yet some remains visible. Del Bland described this coin as "Sharpness of EF-40 but burnished with porosity still evident" and placed it in his Census as third finest known. Bill Noyes felt that a further reduction in the grade was necessary, and agreed that the sharpness is EF-40, but gave a net grade of Good 6, placing this specimen in his Census as sixth finest known. In either scenario, it is an important Condition Census example that should prove to be highly desired in the present sale. This die marriage has been known since it was discovered by Charles Clapp in 1924, yet to this day only 19 examples have been identified.<BR><I>Ex: Dr. George P. French (B. Max Mehl, 1929 FPL), lot 149; T. James Clarke (1944); B. Max Mehl; later, Thomas E. Werner; George Ramont (3/21/1972).</B></I> Envelope Included.