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1801 1C 1/000 VF20--Corroded--NCS. VF Details. Sheldon 1801[1C] 1/000. NC-3, B-15, High R.6--Corrode

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1801 1C 1/000 VF20--Corroded--NCS. VF Details. Sheldon 1801[1C] 1/000. NC-3, B-15, High R.6--Corrode
<B>1801<1C> 1/000. NC-3, B-15, High R.6--Corroded--NCS. VF Details. VG7 EAC.</B></I> C. Douglas Smith discovered this very rare variety in 1950. It has the 1/000 reverse, but here CENT is higher above the bows than on any other 1801 reverse, and the berry right of ONE is even with the middle of the E. The top of the date numerals are about in a straight line. The base of Y is broken and corrected by hand, and the point of Liberty's top hair curl is below the right side of the upright of B. This coin is evenly corroded on both sides, and shows evidence of smoothing in the right obverse field. However, the date and LIBERTY are plain and separated from the rims, with the blunt 1 tops in the date clear and some deep drapery folds and hair detail in evidence. About half of the obverse dentilation is present. On the reverse the absurd fraction is bold. All reverse details are plainly visible, although the legend is weak at STA and O. About four-fifths of the reverse dentilation is present. The planchet is dark-brown, almost black, with lighter highpoints. Examination under a glass reveals a small circular planchet dig equidistant between the wreath and D S, with a couple of smaller hits also on the reverse. Del Bland's extended Condition Census in Breen's large cent <I>Encyclopedia</B></I> comprises 14 coins ranging from VG8 to Fair-2 according to EAC standards. This marks a prime opportunity for some large cent specialist to acquire this prized rarity.<BR><I> Ex: Richard Picker (6/1966); Jackson C. Storm (8/1972); Denis W. Loring (5/1974); Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz; John W. Adams (10/18/1974); Philip Van Cleave (Kagin's, 1/1986), lot 5246.</B></I> Envelope Included.