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1798 1C Second Hair Style XF40--Environmental Damage-- 1798[1C] Second Hair Style. S-169, B-28, Low

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1798 1C Second Hair Style XF40--Environmental Damage-- 1798[1C] Second Hair Style. S-169, B-28, Low
<B>1798<1C> Second Hair Style. S-169, B-28, Low R.3--Environmental Damage--NCS. XF Details. VF20 EAC.</B></I> Die State V. The hallmark of this die state, a reverse die crack joining (N)E with the nearby leaf, is faintly visible. This coin is struck on a dark-brown, almost black planchet with lighter highpoints. The surfaces are microscopically and uniformly porous under a glass, which has softened some details. On the obverse the lump beneath 9 in the date is observable but faint, while the bulging above LIBER makes it appear to merge with the rims. The reverse fraction and D S in the legend are weak. Despite these drawbacks, this coin remains well detailed in the centers, with good delineation of Liberty's tresses but softness in the hair ribbon. Further perusal with a loupe reveals a couple of small nicks on the bust, mentioned for accuracy.<BR><I>Ex: George Ramont (3/21/1972).</B></I> Envelope Included.