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1798 1C Second Hair Style VF35 NGC. S-171. B-30. R.4. 1798[1C] Second Hair Style. S-171, B-30, R.4.

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1798 1C Second Hair Style VF35 NGC. S-171. B-30. R.4. 1798[1C] Second Hair Style. S-171, B-30, R.4.
<B>1798<1C> Second Hair Style. S-171, B-30, R.4. VF35 NGC. VF20 EAC.</B></I> Die State III. Breen's large cent <I>Encyclopedia</B></I> commented that this variety's obverse is often confused with the S-169 obverse, but on that variety the LIBERTY is at the rim, while on this S-171 it is equidistant between the rim and the head. This die state is instantly identifiable by a lumpish obverse rim break to the left of LIBERTY. This coin could perhaps be from a later die state (Die State IV is identified by clash marks), but an insufficient number of clash marks are visible to make that determination. Well struck and well detailed on a medium-brown planchet, but revealing numerous grade-consistent marks, none worthy of individual mention, under magnification. Nonetheless an appealing representative of this very scarce variety.<BR><I>Ex: George Ramont (5/17/1970).</B></I> Envelope Included.