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1797 S-121a R7 Reverse of 1796 with Plain Edge Good

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 USD
1797 S-121a R7 Reverse of 1796 with Plain Edge Good
1797 S-121a R7 Reverse of 1796 with Plain Edge. Good-5. The obverse is slightly better while the reverse is a bit weaker, as usual due to the worn-out reverse die used in this marriage. The date and LIBERTY are bold. The reverse legends are readable, but UNITE and MERIC are weak due to swelling in those areas. There is a rim bruise under the lowest curl, another at TA in STATES, and a couple more light ones at F-A. Otherwise the surfaces are very nice. Glossy steel brown with darker chocolate and olive brown toning in protected areas. The edge is smooth and the "plain edge" feature of this planchet is unquestioned. LDS, Breen state V. The obverse cracks and swelling are well advanced. Graded G6 and CC#2 in the Bland census. Noyes says G5 net G4 and tied for CC#3, his photo #21854. DWH #0134.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
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