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1798 1C First Hair Style VF25 NGC. S-153. B-12, R.3. D 1798[1C] First Hair Style. S-153, B-12, R.3.

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1798 1C First Hair Style VF25 NGC. S-153. B-12, R.3. D 1798[1C] First Hair Style. S-153, B-12, R.3.
<B>1798<1C> First Hair Style. S-153, B-12, R.3. VF25 NGC. Fine 12 EAC.</B></I> Die State IV. Another example of the S-153 that appears intermediate between Die States IV and V. On this example the crack through the tops of LIBE is stronger, but it does not yet extend through RTY (as in Die State V). A second crack passes through 17 in the date. The faint reverse crack that joins the topmost leaves does not visibly spread downward. Another hallmark of Die State V is present, however, in the form of an obverse crack that runs from the lowest curl upward into the left field, with a nearby bulge. This coin is pleasingly detailed for the grade on a dark-brown planchet. Perusal under a glass reveals a V-shaped small dig in the field before Liberty's eye, and a reverse scratch from the N in ONE to the T in CENT, neither distracting but mentioned for accuracy.<BR><I> Ex: French's sale, lot 97; George Ramont (2/18/1971).</B></I> Envelope Included.