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1803 1C Large Date, Small Fraction AG3 NGC. S-264. S-2 1803[1C] Large Date, Small Fraction. S-264, B

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1803 1C Large Date, Small Fraction AG3 NGC. S-264. S-2 1803[1C] Large Date, Small Fraction. S-264, B
<B>1803<1C> Large Date, Small Fraction. S-264, B-24, R.5. AG3 NGC. Good 4 EAC.</B></I> Die State III. This rare and popular variety is usually found in low grades. The obverse, featuring a date with large numerals and a pointed 1, was paired with the already-broken small fraction reverse after the preceding large fraction reverse die broke. This "new" reverse die apparently was short-lived as well. In the late die state, as here, the failing die has obliterated STA and the above dentilation; the remainder of the die crack, running to OF on the opposite side, is clear despite heavy wear. The wear also merges the letter tops with the rim. TES OF AMERIC is clear, but the fraction denominator is gone, while ITED can be distinguished. Although wear has effaced many of the hallmarks of earlier die states, the description of Die State III, with an area along the break that is no longer coplanar with the rest of the coin, fits here. The obverse date is clear for the grade, with the large numerals and pointed-top 1 bold. No obvious contact marks are present.<BR><I>Ex: Stack's (2/6/1969).</B></I> Envelope Included.